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4All About - Citrus

Pakistan is the sixth largest producer of Kinow (mandarin) and oranges in the world, with 2.1 million tons. Pakistan world mandarin and oranges market share during the year 1997 was 0.9 percent and 3.6 percent in terms of value and volume respectively. Pakistan is also the largest producer of 'Citrus Reticula' variety (Kinow), this unique variety of citrus is indigenous to this part of the world. According to an estimate approx. 95 percent of the total Kinow produced all over the world is grown in Pakistan.

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The US & World Situation

• U.S. Citrus Production and Percentage of
the Crop Exported

• Value of U.S. Citrus Exports

• U.S. Citrus Export Markets

• Top Citrus Producing Countries

• U.S. Monthly Imports of Oranges

• 2003 Applied Tariff Rates for Citrus/Orange Juice for Selected Countries

Pak Overview Citrus

• Pak Mandarin & Oranges market share

• The largest producer of 'Citrus Reticula'
kinow

World Market

• 2003 Applied Tariff Rates for Citrus/Orange Juice for Selected
Countries

• International Companies

• International Marketing conversion table

Citrus Basic Information

Introduction and Importance & Area and Production of Citrus in Pakistan
LiCitrus cultivars are grown in varying quantities in countries with tropical or sub tropical climate. Citrus stands first in area and production among the worlds.....Details

Major Citrus Growing Areas & Varieties in Pakistan
Citrus is growing in all provinces of Pakistan, whereas more than 20 varieties are under cultivation.....Details

Production technology
All the improved varieties are propagated by means of budding on rough lemons or sour orange. Rootstocks are generally grown through seed.....Details

Pests and Disease
Aphids: These are small brown colored insects. They suck the sap from the leaves and branches and cause great damage to trees and reduction of yield. .....Details