Egypt is preparing for an “exceptional” season for oranges, with demand expected to be high thanks to ideal conditions for large, uniform, high-quality fruit this season
This season promises to be an exceptional one for Egyptian oranges, according to Khaled Alhabouny, manager at Egyptian exporter Alhabouny Group, with favourable climatic conditions contributing to an abundance of high-quality produce.
“Thanks to favourable climatic conditions and improved farming practices, Egypt has become a leading exporter of high-quality citrus fruits,” he told Fruitnet. “As we approach the 2024/25 orange season, the increasing demand for Egyptian citrus, especially for juicing, is an exciting trend.”
Alhabouny said he was “thrilled” to announce that this year’s crop promised to be abundant. “Expect to see good availability of large-sized oranges,” he said, “thanks to the ideal climatic conditions we’ve experienced.
“The current fluctuations between night and day, with cooler nights and an increase in the temperature difference, have created perfect conditions for our oranges.”
According to Alhabouny, such conditions enhance the size and robustness of the fruit, help to create uniform colouration and reduce the risk of fruit flies.
“The cooler nights significantly lower the chances of fruit fly infestations,” he said. “These favourable conditions ensure that we deliver top-quality oranges to our customers, meeting the highest standards of taste and appearance.”
Demand for Egyptian oranges is likely to rise further as a result of the floods that hit south-east Spain, including Valencia, this week. Damage to plantations is expected to mean a significant reduction in the volume of oranges out of Spain this season.
