South Africa estimates 12% table grape crop increase for 2023/24 season

by

The South African table grape industry is expecting the volumes inspected in 2023/2024 in export to rise by around 12% when compared to actual volume of 2022/2023 season.

It is also in line with the 3-year average volume. An estimate for the national crop in the range of 73.0 million boxes (4.5 kilogram equivalent) is expected The upper anticipated limit of 75.2 millions cartons (4.5 kilogram equivalent) as well as the less likely limit being around 70.8 million boxes (4.5 kilogram equivalent).

The volumes in the Orange River Region are expected be closer to mid long term average following smaller yields from the previous season because of unseasonal weather conditions. The region’s harvest estimation is estimated at around 21.1 million boxes (4.5 kilogram equivalent) in comparison to last season’s 16.4 million boxes (4.5 kilograms equivalent) which were examined for export.

The Northern Region expects a crop in the range of 5.9 million boxes (4.5 kg or equivalent) in comparison to the previous harvest’s 5.6 millions of cartons (4.5 kg or equivalent) checked for export.

The Berg and Hex River Regions weren’t as affected by weather events this season and expected quantities are to be similar to previous seasons. The crop of the Berg River Region will be 19.1 millions of cartons (4.5 kilograms equivalent) in comparison to last year’s 19.0 millions of cartons (4.5 kilograms equivalent) that were inspected prior to export in the region. The Hex River Region expects a harvest of 23.5 million boxes (4.5 kg or equivalent) as opposed to 21.2 million boxes (4.5 kilograms equivalent) that were inspected in preparation for exports in the previous season.

It is estimated that the Olifants River region is expecting an estimated crop in the range of 3.4 million boxes (4.5 kilograms equivalent) as compared with 3.0 million boxes (4.5 kg or equivalent) that were inspected and exported in the preceding season.

The last winter was defined by cold temperatures which are advantageous in the dormancy period. Numerous regions saw unseasonal rain during the harvest time this season. This was blamed on changes in weather patterns. Initial indications suggest that in the 2023/2024 harvest season, enough quantities are expected to be harvested in every area, aided by the new cultivars that are coming into the market.

The consolidation of the cultivars within the South African table grape industry is ensuring that the industry remains in line with the global trends of market which allows them to provide market with cultivars that they want to sell. Based on the most recent vineyard census, an upswing in the popularity of white grapes with no seeds in specific regions is predicted.

The producers remain committed to quality at all times, on the farm and in the cold chain process. They remain committed to preserving South Africa’s status as a preferred destination of origin for retailers across the world. The crop estimates for the first time represent an appropriate deduction, depending on several aspects. The figures can be adjusted according to the need.

For further information, click here.

Mecia Petersen

SATI

Tel: +27 21 863 0366

Email: mecia@satgi.co.za

www.satgi.co.za

Related Agroforestry News Posts:

  1. The South African grapes’ week 10 intake was 92% less as compared to last season Rain within the regions that are in the latter stages of South Africa led to a 92% reduction from year to yearational inspecting volumes during week 10 which was 302 536 boxes (4,5 kilograms equivalent). It’s 92% lower than week...
  2. On-tree estimates for 2022-2023 Florida citrus crop is 61 percent lower than 2021-2022 The publication is the result of the most current survey of the annual Commercial Citrus Inventory survey of Florida citrus trees. The results of the annual Commercial Citrus Inventory indicate that total citrus acres of 332,256 acres. This is which...
  3. South African citrus nearly 10 millions of cartons less than initial estimates “There is a variety of reasons behind the lesser volume than originally anticipated,” says an industry source who asked not to be identified. “We began at 165 million but now we’re sitting at 156 million containers with the decrease of...
  4. Serbia anticipates a 15% an increase in 2023’s blueberry season. The blueberry industry in Serbia is optimistic and is expecting a good 2023 harvest season for blueberries beginning in the next month (June) which will result in an increase of 15% in production expected. It follows a mild spring that...
  5. Apple and pear exports to China exhibit growth that is counter-trend to the trend. Because of adverse weather events such as floods and hail earlier in the season, Hortgro has made revisions to its forecasts of exports for the season 2023. The anticipated volume of exports in the case of apples would be 40.883...

Source: The Plantations International Agroforestry Group of Companies