Agriculture Minister John Steenhuisen has congratulated the country’s agricultural sector, following South Africa’s milestone achievement of becoming the world’s largest citrus exporter by volume.
According to the department, the country exported 2.9 million tons of citrus in 2025, surpassing long-standing leader Spain.
“This great achievement is one that should be celebrated by all South Africans. To overtake a citrus export giant like Spain, even by a small margin, is no easy feat. We are known for our world-class quality fruit and strict compliance with international plant health standards,” the Minister said in a statement on Thursday.
The Minister noted, however, that the figures…
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