/ 27 August 2024

South Africa’s avocado export agreement with Japan could boost economy

Avocados Packaged For Shipment As Colombian Exports Increase
The current shortage of avocados should not be a primary concern for consumers but rather a temporary inconvenience. (Mariana Greif Etchebehere/Bloomberg via Getty Images)

Recent export agreements with Asian countries are a balm for South Africa, after Botswana and Namibia’s ban on the country’s citrus.

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