PUBLISHER: Fresh Plaza (www.freshplaza.com)
The production of apples, pears, and table grapes is forecast to continue its growth in 2021/22 MY, based on normal weather conditions, new areas coming into production and high yielding varieties.
South Africa is self-sufficient and only imports small quantities of deciduous fruits to fulfill niche markets or to satisfy demand during the off-season when supply is limited. Due to phytosanitary restrictions, the United States only has limited market access to export apples from areas that are free of Rhagoletis pomonella (apple maggot). Negotiations are on-going to expand this market access to include areas regulated for apple maggot in the United States.