Africa

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SATI Expects Average Table Grape Exports This SeasonAccording to the latest forecast by South African Table Grape Industry, South Africa will export 66 million cartons or 297,000 metric tons of table grapes in the 2022/23 season.	January 31, 2023 Jing Zang
Chinese Importers Enthusiastic About South African Pears After Inaugural SeasonChinese companies that imported South African pears during their first year of availability have reported high-quality fruit and positive feedback from traders and consumers.	January 19, 2023 Produce Report
Avocado Society of Kenya Encouraging Farmers To Grow More for ChinaKenya’s avocado industry is pursuing increased production to meet demand from the China market.	December 27, 2022 Olga
Strong Start for South African Pears in ChinaSouth Africa has gained market access to China for pears and had a positive first year in the market despite a late start.	December 23, 2022 Produce Report
China’s Avocado Imports and Domestic Production Both Expected To GrowChina’s domestic avocado production could hit 20,000 metric tons by 2027, while imports will also continue to grow, according to the latest USDA report.	December 05, 2022 Produce Report
SATI Projects Modest Drop in 2022/23 South African Table Grape OutputSouth Africa’s table grape output is expected to drop by more than 7% next season due a decline in area planted and modified crop management practices.	November 09, 2022 Produce Report
South African Apple Exports to China Continue Brisk GrowthChina imported more than 16,000 metric tons of fresh apples from South Africa during January through September, a 37% increase compared to the same period last year.	November 07, 2022 Produce Report
South African Port Strikes Disrupt Fruit ExportsThe berry industry is being hit among the hardest by port strikes across South Africa.	October 12, 2022 Jing Zang
Zimbabwean Citrus China Debut on Final LapZimbabwe is reportedly finalizing matters for its first fresh citrus exports to China.	October 11, 2022 Jing Zang
Kenyan Avocado Supply Finally Flowing to ChinaFresh Kenyan avocados have started to reach China, five years after initial efforts to secure market access.	September 27, 2022 Produce Report