Tahiti lime prices drop in Brazil, according to Cepea

Tahiti lime prices continue to fall, according to a survey conducted by Cepea. In the partial period of this week (Monday to Thursday), a 27.2 kg box was sold for an average of R$88.89, representing a reduction of 7% in relation to the previous period. Cepea researchers explain that the pressure on prices is due to the increase in the supply of lower quality fruits, known as “lime”. However, they point out that, since mid-September, prices have remained high, due to the low availability of the fruit on the market. In addition, with the increase in rainfall in recent weeks, production in the state ...