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South Africa: grape export up to week 3 amounted 22,5 million cartons
 Grapes passed for export up to the end of week 3 amounted to 22,5 million cartons versus 28,2 million in the previous year. Volumes in the Berg River were 3 million down as compared to the previous season, 1 million down in the Hex River, 650 000 in the Northern Province,300 000 in the Olifantsrivier and 1 million in the Orange River. There is approximately 2 weeks left in the late Orange River areas, while the Northern Province region is basically finished packing. Exports up to week 3 amounted to 18 million cartons vs 23 million for the same period in the previous year. Volumes have been between 10% - 15% down in each region but still remain within the regional estimates. This trend will continue on the remaining two regions. Thus far all regions were characterized by fruit with good berry size and colour.
Contact:
SATI
45 Fabriek Street
Paarl, 7620
South Africa
Phone: +27 21 872 1438
Fax: +27 21 872 4375
www.satgi.co.za
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Publication date: 1/29/2008 |
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