“The drought conditions in Morocco seem to be worsening,” says Miles Fraser-Jones with Sierra Produce. Fraser-Jones anticipates the sizing to lean towards smaller fruit with a shortage of large-size fruit. While volumes coming in from Morocco are lower this year, there is enough fruit between Morocco and domestic California supply to cover US demand. “During that time of lower California supply, we expect to see increased demand for Moroccan citrus,” said Fraser-Jones. Smaller Navel oranges from MoroccoWhile California is expected to have a usual clementine/mandarin crop, quality and sizing depend on weather conditions during the season.

Source: The North Africa Journal January 15, 2024 19:17 UTC