Oranges

The forecast for the Brazilian orange crop for Marketing Year (MY) 2025/26 is 330 million 90-pound boxes (MBx), which is equivalent to 13.5 million metric tons (MMT). This is a 3.7 per cent increase compared to the previous estimate of 320 million boxes, or 13 million metric tons. read more

Week 51, the second to last of the year which ended on Sunday, December 21, records a negative trend in the sales of fruits and vegetables, accompanied by a slight decrease in the average price mix. The decline affects all physical channels, with particularly weak performance for... read more

The production of oranges in Australia for fresh consumption and juicing is projected to increase by 1.7 per cent to 590,000 metric tons (MT) in marketing year (MY) 2025/26. This would be the highest level in over twenty years and marks the sixth consecutive year of growth. The production of fresh-market oranges is expected to read more

Despite the arrival of Egyptian Navel oranges and the peak season in terms of volume for Egyptian mandarins, Moroccan citrus fruit exporters are reporting strong demand at the start of the year. This is according to Mehdi Benchekroun, CEO of DMB & Co, who nevertheless reports a slowdown in the read more

Badanie przeprowadzone przez zespół badawczy z Southwest Forestry University w Chinach analizowało wpływ niedoboru boru na aktywność genów i metabolizm roślin słodkiej pomarańczy, ze szczególnym uwzględnieniem zarządzania plonem i jakością owoców. Odnosiło się ono do interakcji pomiędzy. read more

From Sicily comes Jonny Tarocco, the new brand of top quality Tarocco oranges created by the Cugini Caruso, inspired by Nuccio Grillo's intuition. A project that combines the agricultural tradition of the Etna region with a contemporary vision, capable of enhancing the product through quality, ethics, and. read more

The superinfluenza in Italy seems to have slowed down its spread: during the Christmas week, from December 22nd to 28th, there were approximately 820,000 new cases, a decrease compared to the 980,000 of the previous week. The total number of cases since the beginning of monitoring now rises to 6.7 million. read more

Tunisia has opened the export season for Maltese oranges to France with a first shipment of 200 tons sent to the port of Marseille. The early start aims to prolong the export period and strengthen the position of Tunisian citrus in the French market. According to Imed Bey, president of the. read more

Iran is currently in the midst of its citrus harvest season, with orchards across provinces from Mazandaran in the north to Hormozgan in the south producing oranges, mandarins, lemons, and other citrus fruits. Each year, the country harvests more than 6 million tonnes of citrus, placing Iran among the top citrus producers in the world. read more

Japan's citrus industry is experiencing an ongoing decline in structure due to factors such as aging producers, labor shortages, and decreased orchard maintenance. This has led to a decrease in mandarin and orange production for the marketing year (MY) 2024/25, with a slight recovery projected for MY 2025/26. The domestic mandarin supply is expected to be weaker as a result. read more

Post projects that Morocco's tangerine/mandarin production for marketing year (MY) 2025/26 will reach an estimated 1.15 million metric tons, showing a 4 percent increase compared to MY 2024/25. Orange production is expected to increase by 1 percent over the previous year to 970,000 metric tons, while lemon/lime production is forecasted to reach 48,000 metric tons. read more

The delayed start to Egypt's Navel orange season has not caused any significant negative effects on trade, as stated by Ahmed Megahed, the managing director of Salhia Investment and Development. The exporting producer explained that this delay was a result of the impact of climate change on the industry executives. read more

John Vos, an account manager at Gebrs van Aarle - a Dutch fresh produce wholesaler and part of the Groot fresh group - has noticed a growing trend in the industry: a shift towards emphasizing quality. "Greengrocers, farm shops, and street vendors that prioritize higher quality standards are able to set themselves apart." read more

Willem Dijk AGF in the Netherlands offers a diverse selection of Spanish produce during the winter season, ranging from juicy oranges to fragrant herbs and colorful bell peppers. The company has been providing customers in the Netherlands, Belgium, and Germany with high-quality products under well-known brands like Filosofo for many years. read more

Sukanta Paul of Sukanta Overseas, a fresh produce exporter in the region, states that Tripura's orange orchards are currently yielding good volumes, with the harvest expected to continue until February-March. "Production has remained stable due to favorable weather conditions and improved orchard management by local growers." read more

The approach of the Christmas holidays shifts demand towards some traditional products, such as pineapples, puntarelle, and walnuts. There is also a strong presence of Italian strawberries. Oranges are in full production, with a division between Navelina and Tarocco varieties. Demand for clementines is still stagnant, being penalized. read more

Sukanta Paul of Sukanta Overseas, a fresh produce exporter in Tripura, reports that the region's orange orchards are currently yielding good volumes, with the harvest expected to continue until February-March. He attributes this stable production to favorable weather conditions and improved orchard management practices by local farmers. read more

Pakistan's kinno exports continue to fall short of potential due to regional tensions, high freight costs, and weak government support. Despite being a leading global citrus producer, the country is expected to export only 400,000–450,000 tonnes of kinno in the 2025–26 season, far below its true capacity. read more

Według danych Comex Stat/MDIC przeanalizowanych przez Cepea, eksport soku pomarańczowego z Brazylii wykazywał przeciwstawne tendencje w ciągu pierwszych pięciu miesięcy sezonu 2025/26 (lipiec-listopad 2025 roku). Eksport do Stanów Zjednoczonych wyniósł 162,8 tysiąca ton w równoważniku skoncentrowanym mrożonym (66° Brix), wzrósł. read more

With the start of the new citrus campaign, Sicilian Red Orange PGI is preparing to face the 2025/26 season in a context marked by climate changes, structural challenges, and, at the same time, new opportunities in the markets. Product quality, management of... read more