In late October, São Paulo state and Triângulo Mineiro, key areas for the citrus industry, experienced regular rainfall and mild temperatures. This change in weather has provided some relief to orange trees previously stressed by drought and heat. Despite this, the quality of the 2024/25 orange crop remains low, although the recent rains might enhance the quality of the remaining fruits. The orange harvesting season, which began in June, is expected to conclude between December and January 2025. The Tahiti lime, with its main season commencing between November and December, could see improved development due to the current weather conditions.
On the export front, Brazil's orange juice exports in the initial months of the 2024/25 season (July to September 2024) generated USD 905.3 million, marking a 42.3% increase from the previous season's USD 636.1 million, as reported by Comex Stat. However, the exported volume of orange juice has continued its downward trend, with a 27% decrease to 207.5 thousand tons during the same period, a continuation of the decline observed since the 2023/24 season. This reduction in export volumes is attributed to consecutive seasons of adverse weather conditions, leading to limited juice production and reduced inventory levels.
Source: CEPEA