Cost of Brazilian Orange Production May Rise 16%

Yesterday I was talking about “never a dull moment…” Today is one of those days where the news is super sparse.

So I took some time polish up my Portuguese*… and try to distill as much possible from the data presented in the Citrus Special in Hortifruti Magazine Brasil.

Hope you find it useful.

* Not really… but luckily there a re some good translation tools nowadays.

🇧🇷 Special

Report on the Economic Sustainability of the Brazilian Citrus Industry (2025-2026 Outlook)

This report analyzes the economic sustainability of Brazil's citrus industry for the 2025/2026 season. Orange production costs are projected to rise by 15-16% due to increased expenses for harvesting, freight, and inputs like pesticides for HLB (greening) control. While a larger harvest is anticipated, potentially tempering record prices, profitability hinges on high yields and effective management of risks like HLB and climate variability. Individualized farm-level cost control is crucial for navigating these challenges and ensuring long-term viability in a complex market environment.

The original in Portuguese can be found here.

Citrus News 🍊

Import tariffs expected to have limited impact on citrus shipments from the southern hemisphere

Reasons Europe may be favored over the U.S. are tariffs and shipping costs. "For containers coming into the U.S., rates have increased astronomically due to container shortages," shared Fraser-Jones. Tariffs also play a role as produce from Argentina and other South American countries is subject to a 10 percent charge.

Egyptian orange prices reached US$ 800 per ton

Behind the short campaign, a drop in supply coupled with a dramatic increase in local demand in Egypt this year, as orange concentrate factories flourish and absorb large volumes at attractive payment terms for growers. Shaker adds, "Our export volumes are down 15% this season, due to lower production, internal competition, and the continuing impact of the Red Sea crisis."

Research Worth Reading 🔬

Soil microbial necromass carbon contributions to soil organic carbon after three decades of citrus cultivation

These findings offered novel insights into the mechanisms through which intensive citrus cultivation influences microbial necromass contributions to SOC. This study also highlighted the negative impacts of long-term citrus cultivation on soil microbial necromass and offered recommendations for the rehabilitation of aging orchards.