Brazil: Orange on the rise and significant drop in Tahiti acid lime

Orange prices continue to trend upwards in the table market, driven by the scarcity of supply and the attractive prices offered by the industry. According to Cepea researchers, this week's partial (Monday to Thursday), the pear variety reached an average of R$ 67.20 per 40.8 kg box harvested, representing an increase of 3% in compared to the previous week. The native variety, among the late ones, had an even more significant appreciation, reaching 6.6%, with an average price of R$63.05 per 40.8 kg box. On the other hand, Tahiti acid lime experienced a drop in prices due to the increase in supply after periods of rain beneficial for the development of the fruit, which stimulated the harvest. Furthermore, the reduction in the pace of processing and exports contributes to downward pressure on prices. In this week's partial, the Tahiti average reaches R$ 19.16 per 27 kg ...