In early April, Brazil processing companies shifted focus from oranges to tahiti lime, as reported by Cepea. This shift directed non-standard fruits towards processing, reducing the volume available in the in natura market.
Industry demand elevated prices. In the first quarter of 2025, the industry paid an average of approximately USD 4.87 per 40.8-kg box for tahiti lime, a 55% increase from the previous year and the highest since 2019, when adjusted for inflation (USD 5.82/box).
Between April 7-10, the average price for fruit delivered to the industry reached USD 5.05 per box, a 13.04% rise from late March. This trend is maintained in natura market prices near USD 5.82 per box. Tahiti lime prices averaged USD 5.67 per 27.2-kg box during the same period, a 2.2% decrease from the prior week.
Fundecitrus released its 2024/25 season report on April 10, noting the citrus belt (São Paulo and Triângulo Mineiro) harvested 230.87 million 40.8-kg boxes. This figure represents a 0.65% decrease from the initial May 2024 estimate, yet a 1.03% increase from February 2025 projections. Compared to the previous crop, there is a 24.85% reduction.
Source: Cepea