Citrus fruits: after reaching a high level, Tahiti makes punctual price adjustments

After reaching high levels, the prices of Tahitian sour limes have been undergoing punctual adjustments in recent weeks. This is what the surveys of the Center for Advanced Studies in Applied Economics (Cepea) indicate. Researchers explain that this scenario is seen as a natural corrective movement and does not indicate a trend reversal. In general, the firm demand both from the fresh market and from the processing industry sustains the values. According to agents consulted by Cepea, in recent days, there has been a slight increase in supply. Nevertheless, the demand for the market remains high, with a preference for fruits above 52 millimeters. Producers, however, have been facing difficulties in meeting this standard. The greater ...