In a nationwide market where citrus fruits are underproduced, the production volume of citrus fruits in Yichang has increased. A production volume of 3.5 million tons is predicted. This signifies an increase of 20% compared to last year, making it a record production. In the last few years, citrus varieties from Yichang have gained a good reputation on the Chinese markets. They are appreciated by the consumers and sales volumes are increasing year by year.
It is reported that the export volume of fresh Yichang citrus fruits in 2015 exceeded 200.000 tons and is growing every year. Russia, South-East Asia and other neighbouring countries and regions are the main export market for Yichang citrus fruits and the Russian ban on Turkish fruit imports, has helped to boost the Yichang citrus sales volume.
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