The latest data on orange prices in Spain, Greece, Italy, and Portugal highlight significant variations across markets. In Spain, orange prices have shown a downward trend in the early months of the 2024/2025 season, dropping from €85/100 kg in November to €76/100 kg in December, before slightly increasing to €79/100 kg in January. This season's prices remain below the five-year average and significantly lower than 2023/2024 levels, which had been consistently higher. The market appears to be stabilizing, with prices projected to follow seasonal trends influenced by supply and demand factors.
In Greece, orange prices have experienced a steep decline, reflecting market pressures and abundant supply. November prices stood at €61/100 kg, but by December, they had dropped to €52/100 kg and further declined to €50/100 kg in January. These figures place Greece among the lowest-priced orange markets, significantly trailing behind other European countries. The contrast with the previous season is stark, as 2023/2024 prices had peaked at over €120/100 kg in October, before declining sharply.
Italy remains the highest-priced market for oranges, with prices showing a gradual decline but staying well above other countries. In November, oranges were priced at €144/100 kg, decreasing slightly to €142/100 kg in December, and then to €140/100 kg in January. Despite this decline, Italy's prices remain consistently higher than the five-year average and reflect the country's premium positioning in the citrus market. Strong domestic demand and higher production costs likely contribute to these elevated prices.
Portugal presents a relatively stable pricing trend compared to its European counterparts. November saw orange prices at €76/100 kg, which then increased slightly to €81/100 kg in December and January. While lower than Italy's, these prices are still above Greece's and comparable to Spain's market rates. Portugal's market stability is reflected in a narrower price fluctuation range, with moderate demand supporting consistent pricing. The trends observed in these four countries indicate distinct market dynamics, with supply conditions and regional demand playing key roles in determining price movements.
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