Brazil: Volume of fruits sent to the industry increases in late August

The volume of oranges of the 2025/26 season sent to industrial crushing activities started to be intensified in late August. As for new contracts of fruits to the industry, the pace has increased, but it still limited, since both purchasers and sellers are expecting a better definition of market conditions.

It is worth noting that the production of the 2025/26 crop is late, due to the second blossoming. Thus, the availability of fruits may be higher in September/October. Moreover, prices paid in 2024 were high, leading many producers to make cash flow and, now, they can wait for better trading opportunities.

As for the industry, inventories built at the beginning of the season have still not reached a satisfactory standard, due to high limonin and low ratio of some batches. These characteristics have limited the attractiveness of the Brazilian orange juice for purchasers from abroad, who still look for high-quality product. As a result, the industry has boosted the demand for high-quality fruits.

In natura market

The warm weather in the Southeastern region in Brazil boosted the demand in the in natura market. Expectations are that, due to the proximity of the end of the winter in Brazil and higher temperatures, the demand may remain firm.