The citrus production in China has shown a consistent upward trend from 2013 through 2023, growing from 32 million metric tons to 66 million metric tons. The year-on-year growth varied, with highs of 10.79% in 2019 and 11.72% in 2020, and a slight dip of -0.72% in 2016. Notably, the average annual growth over the past five years leading up to 2023 stood at 9.78%. Projected figures indicate that citrus production will continue to rise, reaching 90.6 million metric tons by 2028 with an expected CAGR of 4.99% and a total growth rate of 27.57% over the next five years.
Future trends to watch for:
- Changes in export and import regulations affecting citrus trade.
- Climate change impacts on production yields.
- Technological advancements in agricultural practices.
- Shifts in domestic consumption patterns and preferences.
