Band 6+: The graphs below show four categories of citrus fruits and the top three countries to which these were exported (in thousand tonnes) in 2012. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisons where relevant.

The bar chart illustrates the various categories of citrus fruits such as oranges, lemons, grapefruits, and other, which had the highest rate in three nations to places these were exported in 2012.

Overall, it is evident that the fruit category had a dominant importing country, with South Africa taking a lead in oranges, whereas Turkey was the largest exporter of grapefruits. It is clear that Mexico was the leading destination for both lemons and citrus fruits.

In terms of oranges market, South Africa led with approximately 1000 tonnes exported, followed by Egypt at 500 tonnes, while the United States slightly decreased by around 300 tonnes. Turning to Lemons, Mexico topped exports with roughly 500 tonnes, approximately twice the figure for the United States and Argentina at 100 tonnes.

For the grapefruits,Turkey dominated the charts, accounting for 400 tonnes. Mexico and the United States accounted for 300 and 200, respectively. In the other citrus categories, greatly exceeding its rivals with exports of 400 tonnes. By comparison, the quantity of exported fruits in Egypt and the United States were unremarkable, at approximately 0.5 tonnes.