The supply of tahiti lime was high in the market of São Paulo State in early 2023, which drove prices down. However, availability has been fading since mid-March, allowing prices to rise – farmers have even reported some profitability.
Between April 1st and 13th, the average price for tahiti lime closed at BRL 24.57 per 27-kg box (harvested), 19.5% higher than that from Mar/23 and 56.7% above that in Apr/22, in nominal terms. Between April 6-13, the average closed at BRL 24.92/box (harvested), 2.89% up from that in the previous week. For the fruits allocated to exports, prices have been higher, at BRL 31.59/box, on average, between April 6-13.
The volume of tahiti lime exported by Brazil this year has been lower than that shipped last year. According to Secex, between January and March, Brazil exported 34.3 thousand tons, 7% less than that in the same period last year. Revenue totaled USD 27.8 million, 12% down, in the same comparison.
Source: cepea.esalq.usp.br
