Fundecitrus, a Brazilian association of citrus growers and juice industries, has released a 2024-2025 orange crop forecast, predicting a 24.36% decrease in production from 307.22 million boxes in the previous season. The forecast shows 232.38 million boxes of 40.8 kg each, making it the second smallest crop since 1988-1989. The forecast also predicts lower orange production in the North, Northwest, Central, and South sectors, with the Southwest region experiencing increased production.
Adverse climatic conditions, including a heatwave in September 2023, have led to high water stress and fruit drop, affecting market players due to high orange juice prices and limited availability. The forecast is subject to updates based on ongoing climatic assessments and early fruit drop surveys.
Source: Fundecitrus