The value of citrus export edged down 8.7%, from October 1, 2022 to April 3, 2023, compared to the same period of the last season, to 25.4 million dinars, according to a note published, Thursday, by the National Observatory of Agriculture (Onagri). The decrease in export revenues is explained by the increase in citrus selling prices recorded following the increase in the cost of production. This, in turn, led to an increase in the prices of Tunisian citrus fruits compared to those of competing countries. Libya imported 209 tonnes of citrus fruits in 2023, down 77.4% compared to last year. This decline was felt in export revenues which stood at 1.6 million dinars against 5.7 million dinars in 2022.

Source: The North Africa Journal April 07, 2023 21:31 UTC