Citrus/Cepea: Restricted supply and firm demand keep orange prices high in Brazil

Published 2024년 1월 26일

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The price of table oranges, including pear and Natal varieties, is increasing due to high demand and limited supply, with pear oranges seeing a 0.9% increase to R$ 83.08/box of 40.8 kg and Natal oranges seeing a 1.6% increase to R$ 78.23/box. In contrast, the price of Tahiti limes is decreasing due to an abundant supply during the peak harvest period, with a 27% drop to R$ 13.62/box of 27 kg compared to December, although this is still 14% higher than January prices.

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Cepea surveys indicate that table orange prices continue to rise. According to researchers at this center, the boost comes from restricted supply, especially pears, coupled with firm demand in the face of high temperatures. In this week's partial (Monday to Thursday), pear oranges are priced at an average of R$ 83.08/box of 40.8 kg, on the tree, an increase of 0.9% compared to the previous period. Natal, in turn, is sold at R$ 78.23/box, an increase of 1.6% in the same comparison. Tahiti lime prices remain at low levels, as indicated by Cepea, due to the abundant supply during this peak harvest period for the fruit. Despite specific reactions, the downward movement in values has been observed since December. In the January partial ...

Source: NoticiasAgricolas