The updated forecast for the 2023–24 orange crop in Brazil’s citrus belt is 307.22 million boxes of 40.8 kilograms each. That’s a reduction of 2.12 million boxes, or 0.7%, from the September forecast of 309.34 million boxes. The update was issued Dec. 11 by Fundecitrus in cooperation with its partners.
The forecast, by varieties, is:
- Hamlin, Westin and Rubi: 58.09 million boxes (unchanged)
- Other early season: 18.51 million boxes (unchanged)
- Pera Rio: 97.62 million boxes (increased 1%)
- Valencia and Valencia Folha Murcha: 105.20 million boxes (decreased 0.03%)
- Natal: 27.8 million boxes (decreased 9.8%)
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