Citrus/Cepea: Tahiti sees new price drop this week in Brazil

Tahiti lime prices continue to fall, according to a survey by Cepea. In the partial of this week (Monday to Thursday), the 27.2 kg box was traded at an average of R$88.89, a 7% drop compared to the previous period. Cepea researchers explain that the pressure comes from the increased supply of the lower quality fruit (“lime”). They point out, however, that prices have been at high levels since mid-September, due to low availability. Also according to Cepea researchers, after more frequent rains, an increase in the ...