Citrus/Cepea: Orange is worth its weight in gold, and restricted supply continues to boost prices

Published Feb 23, 2024

Tridge summary

The nearing end of the 2023/24 orange harvest is causing a price increase, with the average sales this week reaching R$ 88.36 per 40.8 kg box, a 2.71% increase from the previous period. Late orange varieties have maintained a stable price of R$ 86.32 per 40.8 kg box. Meanwhile, Tahiti lime prices have also risen by 23.49% to R$ 22.76 per 27 kg box due to frequent rains hampering the harvest and reducing supply.

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The approaching end of orange volumes for the 2023/24 harvest is having an impact on the market, with prices continuing to move upwards. As a result, the average sales this week (19 to 23/02) was R$ 88.36/box of 40.8 kg, on the tree, an increase of 2.71% compared to the previous period. For late varieties, the average value this Christmas week was R$ 86.32/box of 40.8 kg, on the tree, stable in the same comparison. Tahiti lime prices also continued to rise this week. According to Hortifruti/Cepea employees, frequent rains continue to make the harvest ...

Source: NoticiasAgricolas