A lower supply of citrus in the 2023/24 harvest drives price increases in Brazil, indicates Cepea
Fresh Orange
Published Feb 24, 2024
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The 2023/24 citrus season is experiencing a decrease in orange volumes, leading to a rise in fruit prices in the fresh market. The average sales price has increased by 2.4% to R$ 88.12 per 40.8 kg box. Additionally, the price of Tahiti lime has also surged by 22.5% to R$22.58 per 27 kg box due to frequent rains that have made harvesting challenging and reduced supply.
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The current citrus season, represented by the 2023/24 harvest, is being marked by a reduction in the volumes of oranges, a factor that has caused increases in fruit prices on the fresh market. According to a Cepea survey, the average sales in this week's partial period (Monday to Thursday) reached R$ 88.12 per 40.8 kg box, on the tree, indicating an increase of 2.4% compared to the period previous. Tahiti lime prices also continue to record increases throughout this week. Cepea employees point out that frequent rains have made the harvest difficult, ...
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