The first part of the Spanish clementine and orange campaign is about to end, earlier than usual due to the lower supply of commercial products available. Fruit prices at origin continue their upward trend because there is a more limited supply.
"Many companies have already finished with Clemenules, but we'll continue supplying this variety, as well as the Clemenvilla, for two more weeks," stated Cesar Claramonte, the manager of Clasol. "The supply of Clemenules' has been lower than expected due to pest issues, especially spider pests. The drop in Clemenvilla production was much more noticeable, as the crops were greatly affected by Alternaria, which causes black spots on the fruit's skin. Quality Clemenules are being paid at very good prices, and the prices of the Clemenvilla have rebounded more."
On the left, Cesar Claramonte, Clasol's manager.
In January, the Castilian company, which is based in Borriana and has warehouses in Murcia, will begin the second part of the campaign with the first Hernandina and Nadorcott mandarins. “Contrary to what happened last year, we expect a much smaller supply of mandarin varieties, such as Nadorcott, Tango, Orri, etc., in the second half of the season. There will also be fewer oranges, for example of the Lane Late variety, and a historically low harvest of the Valencia variety, both in the Valencian Community and in Andalusia,” stated Cesar Claramonte.
In general, the prices of oranges and mandarins are between 15 and 20% higher than in the previous season. "It's been several years since buying and selling transactions were concluded at such high prices. Producers who have enough kilos in their fields will obtain an excellent economic return,” he added.
The low availability of citrus fruits in Spain coincides with a lower supply in most of the Mediterranean countries. “Egypt has less orange production this year, while Morocco also has considerably less Nadorcott. The exception is Greece, which has a normal production of Clemenules and Clemenvilla. In general, we expect Mediterranean producers will be able to maintain good prices this season,” he said.
Cesar Claramonte
Clasol has just received the CEPYME 500 certificate from the Spanish Confederation of Small and Medium Enterprises, which recognizes it as one of the 500 Spanish companies with the biggest growth in 2022. The company closed its 2022 campaign in October with a turnover of 36 million euro and its next goal is to exceed 45 million. Its main products are citrus, stone fruit, melon, and watermelon.
Clasol will showcase its products at the next edition of Fruit Logistica 2023, in Berlin. You can find the company in hall 18, stand C-23.
For more information:
César Claramonte
CLASOL
T: +34 964585947
M: +34 634137441
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