Brazil: Citrus prices continue to fall, despite improvements in fruit quality

The average price of table oranges has fallen slightly, with a 40.8 kg box being traded at R$111.39 in the partial period of this week (Monday to Thursday), which represents a reduction of 1.4% compared to the previous period. According to Cepea researchers, the quality of the fruits has improved, although supply remains below market expectations. As for Tahiti limes, prices continue to decline sharply, reflecting the proximity of the main harvest of the fruit and the improvement in quality. In the partial period of this week, a 27.2 kg box was traded at an average of R$41.30, which represents a drop of 14.88% compared to the previous period. A new report released this month by Fundecitrus reveals that producers in the state of São Paulo and the Triângulo Mineiro region are expected to harvest 223.14 million 40.8 kg boxes of ...