Citrus exports decline in the 2020/21 harvest

The citrus market was buoyant at the beginning of this week in the state of São Paulo, but weakened in the middle to the end of the period. Cepea researchers indicate that the colder climate, linked to the lack of quality of oranges available on the market in natura, limits commercialization. 

However, as the supply of small fruits remains high, better quality oranges are sold at more remunerative prices, raising the average for the variety. Thus, in the partial part of the week (from Monday to Thursday), pear oranges were sold at R$ 33,56/box of 40,8 kg, on the tree, an increase of 2,6% compared to the previous period. 

As for exports of orange juice in concentrated equivalent, as expected by market agents consulted by Cepea, they ended the 2020/21 season with a drop of 7% compared to the previous one (2019/20). Between July 2020 and June 2021, shipments to all destinations totaled 1,03 million tons, according to Secex. Cepea researchers report that the lower performance in the season was influenced especially by the low supply of oranges in the Brazilian citrus belt (São Paulo and Triângulo Mineiro).