1998 citrus production ranks first among the hundred fruits, 102822 million tons, far exceeding 59 million tons of bananas, 57 million tons of grapes and 56 million tons of apples. Since the mid-1970s, there has been an annual surplus of 3% ~ 5% of citrus. At the end of 1980s, some dwarf varieties in China began to be unsalable.

Citrus is produced in 135 countries in the world, with an annual output of102822 million tons and an area of 1073 million mu, ranking first among the hundred fruits. Brazil's output is the first 124,252,600 tons, followed by the United States,16,335,200 tons, and China is the third.

Citrus producing areas in China

1, Deqing Gonggan (Huanggan)

Gonggan, known as the "King of Chinese Citrus", is also known as Imperial Citrus. During the Northern Song Dynasty (960-1 127), it was listed as a tribute by the imperial court because of its excellent quality, hence the name "Gonggan". There are many areas where tribute oranges are planted, and Deqing, Guangdong Province is the main producing area. Among the main producing areas in China, "Deqing Gonggan" has the strongest brand and is known as "the hometown of Gonggan in China".

2. Guangdong Sihui Shatangju

Shatangju, formerly known as October Orange, tastes as sweet as Shatangju. Shatangju can be said to be a kind of citrus that consumers like best. It has long been the overlord in the field of citrus, and its authority cannot be provoked. Speaking of Shatangju, we can't help but say that Guangdong Sihui Shatangju, the hometown of China Shatangju, the origin of Shatangju, and the most authentic origin of Shatangju.

3. Gannan navel orange

Gannan navel orange, a specialty of Ganzhou City, Jiangxi Province, was protected by national geographical indication products in 2003, covering the whole territory of Ganzhou City, ranking first in the world, and it is the largest navel orange producing area in China. In 20 17, Gannan navel orange was listed in the mutual recognition and protection list of "100+ 100" in Central Europe.

4. Huaihua sugar orange

Sugar orange, also known as sugar orange, originated in Qianyang County, Hunan Province, which is now hongjiang city. Locally called rock sugar bubble, it won the chinese national geography logo product. Cultivated in Mayang, Zhijiang, Hongjiang and other Huaihua areas. Sugar orange is very popular because of its rich and sweet taste, thin skin and crisp meat. Academician Yuan Longping, the father of hybrid rice in China, also spoke for Huaihua Sugar Orange on CCTV, and its quality can be seen.

5. Nanfeng tangerine

Nanfeng tangerine is produced in Nanfeng County, Jiangxi Province. It is a high-quality citrus locally produced in China, and has been planted for hundreds of years. Not only the taste is very good, but also the appearance is full and round, and the color is quite attractive. Because the whole Nanfeng County is planting oranges, Nanfeng County has also been awarded the reputation of "the hometown of Nanfeng oranges in China".