The harvest of the 2025/26 orange crop is nearing its end.

The 2025/26 orange harvest is well underway, and the new production estimate released by Fundecitrus this week showed little change from the previous report in December/25. According to the Fund, the citrus belt of São Paulo and Triângulo/Southwest of Minas Gerais is expected to harvest 292.6 million boxes of 40.8 kg, with a slight negative adjustment of 0.7% from the previous estimate, but 26.7% higher than the 2024/25 season. The slightly lower estimate is linked to adjustments in the production of late varieties, such as Valencia and Murcha Leaf, and Natal. With the 2025/26 crop nearing its end, the attention of agents consulted by Cepea turns to the development of the 2026/27 season. After a warmer December, a January with increased rainfall after mid-month in most regions, and a February with a high rainfall index, the weather may help at this point in the season. In general, ...