Brazil’s orange crop seen slightly higher in 2025/26

Brazil’s orange harvest for the 2025/26 season is expected to increase modestly, according to the latest report from the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Foreign Agricultural Service. Production is forecast at around 330 million boxes, equivalent to roughly 13.5 million tonnes (based on 40.8 kg per box), marking an increase of about 3.7 percent compared with the previous estimate.

The projected growth is mainly linked to more favourable weather conditions expected to continue through 2026. While citrus greening disease remains a structural challenge for growers, stable temperatures and balanced rainfall could help support yields in key producing regions.

Most of Brazil’s oranges are used for juice processing rather than sold on the fresh market. Fresh orange exports are forecast to remain negligible. Brazil still has limited access to many international markets due to phytosanitary restrictions, which continues to curb outbound shipments of fresh fruit.

The planted area is projected to stay unchanged at around 590,000 hectares, concentrated mainly in northwest São Paulo state and parts of Minas Gerais, where the country’s main citrus belt is located.

Fresh orange imports are increasing, with supplies mainly coming from Egypt, Argentina and Uruguay, while exports of fresh fruit remain minimal.

Read the full report here.

source: fas.usda.gov

photo: fundecitrus.com.br, fas.usda.gov