The export of litchis is a major source of foreign currency for Madagascar, generates turnover of about 30 million per year and provides seasonal income for 30.000 Homes Near (OMEF 2007).
mauzo ya nje ya litchis ni chanzo kikubwa cha fedha za kigeni kwa Madagascar, inazalisha mauzo ya juu 30 milioni kwa mwaka na hutoa mapato ya msimu kwa 30.000 Nyumba Karibu (OMEF 2007).