CGA Weekly Logistics Report Week 31

Good day,

Please find this weeks report.

Observations. 1) All regions’ corridors production projecting higher than forecasted. 2) Regional production focus to EU very evident. 3) Late Mandarins and Valencia targeting EU and Vals from northern corridor also targeting FE and Asia markets. 4) Very high stock levels across all regions, WC showing high stock level for EU. 5) WC region diversion from US to EU markets evident. 6) Container loading YTD ~12,000 FEU up. Projected a revised forecast of 110,000 FEU for the season based on revised estimates. 7) COT exports to US will likely see a decline for the interim (follow US citrus tariff negotiations), increase to China and India noticeable. 8) Please take note of the Corridor Operational Overview.

Best Regards

MITCHELL BROOKE | Logistics Development & Special Export Program Manager | Citrus Growers Association of Southern Africa | Tel: +27 31 765 2514 |  Mobile:+27 82 892 9455 |  Email: mitchell@cga.co.za

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