Overview of the world orange market

As global orange production shifts from the Southern Hemisphere to the North, the market in many countries is characterized by high prices. In the Netherlands, the transition from an expensive South African season to the arrival of Spanish oranges has affected prices. In Germany, prices for South African and Australian oranges remain high, while in France there is a shift with Egyptian oranges gaining ground due to climatic conditions affecting production. In Italy, critical problems in South African orange production have led to shortages, while the Northern Hemisphere is experiencing shortages of Navel varieties. Spanish citrus production has been severely affected by drought, which has led to lower yields and high prices. Egypt aims to increase exports to Europe and other regions to replace reduced domestic supplies. In South Africa, prices have doubled compared to last year, while in North America, stable demand and strong quality characterize the citrus season in Florida, ...