High Demand for Murcott Orange in the Indonesian Market

The Indonesian local market is currently experiencing high demand for oranges, especially for Murcott variety, due to the low volume available. During June-July, importers source the products from Argentina (Murcott) and Australia (Navel Valencia). In Week 29, the average wholesale price for Murcott was USD 16/box (7-8 kg), with an exchange rate of IDR 15,000/USD. Statistically, Indonesia has imported more than 68K MT of orange products (including Mandarin oranges, tangerines, and satsumas) from January–May 2022, with an average CIF price of around USD 1,683/MT. China has become the top origin country during this period, followed by Pakistan, Egypt, and the USA. China’s orange is expected to re-enter the market starting in October/November 2022.