Pear orange prices are expected to remain firm in July

 Although July generally records lower prices for table pear oranges, due to the harvest peak and the typical weakening of demand due to low temperatures, in 2021, the scenario tends to be different, with the values ​​of fresh fruit being able to remain unchanged. firm this month. According to Cepea researchers, this may occur because strong industrial demand is absorbing practically all volumes of early oranges, and, in the case of pears, a reduction in supply for the table market has also been noticed.

Cepea researchers indicate that the forecast is that the pear orange harvest will intensify in July, but at a slower pace than usual, as this season should again be later and with a greater participation of the second and third blooms. Milling, in turn, should gain pace, with more units receiving fruit from third parties, whether those already contracted or on the spot market. In June, the average for table pear oranges was R$ 32,64/box of 40,8 kg, on the tree, an increase of 29,2% compared to the same month of 2020, in nominal terms.