Brazil: Orange prices continue dropping in the in natura market
Orange prices continue moving down in the domestic market in April (in natura), pressed by the higher supply of early fruits (such as hamlin and westing) and of ponkan tangerine. Moreover, the downward trend is also influenced by decreases at the industry.
Orange prices continue moving down in the domestic market in April (in natura), pressed by the higher supply of early fruits (such as hamlin and westing) and of ponkan tangerine. Moreover, the downward trend is also influenced by decreases at the industry. As for the demand, the mild weather has been limiting the consumption, reinforcing price drops.
From April 28 to May 2, values for pear oranges downed 4.58 %, averaging BRL 93.82 per 40-kg box. In April, pear orange averaged BRL 92.46 per 40-kg box, for a decrease of 1.75 % compared to March.
Industry
Citrus growers and processing companies are waiting for data from Fundecitrus (Citrus Defense Fund) to define values and possible contracts for the 2025/26 crop – the new data will be released next Friday, 9.
In April, the price average of the fruit delivered at the industry was at BRL 51.81 per 40.8-kg box, downing 18 % compared to that verified in the previous month. This week (from April 28 to May 2), the value is at BRL 47.30 per 40.8-kg box, for a decrease of 5.95 % in relation to the week before.