Oranges market in Brazil

Earlier Report Observations

The Brazilian orange market volume fluctuated between 16.8 million tons in 2018 and 17.7 million tons in 2023, with key movements driven by changes in export demand for orange juice. A sharp 18% rise in juice export volumes in 2019 increased processing demand for fresh oranges, supporting market growth. Conversely, declining juice export revenues and volumes in 2020 and 2021 reduced industrial offtake, contributing to a contraction in total market volume.

From 2022 onward, the market recovered despite persistent production challenges. Heavy rains raised fruit drop rates in the São Paulo citrus belt, and citrus greening disease affected over 38% of trees by 2023. Nevertheless, orange juice exports expanded by 9% in the 2022/23 season, driven by strong demand from the United States. A favorable exchange rate and high global juice prices further incentivized production and exports, allowing market volume to grow even under supply constraints.

Underlying these shifts were structural trends: major processors such as Cutrale, Gibran and BeFruit invested in technology and certification to access premium markets, while global health-conscious consumption boosted demand for orange-based beverages. Disease pressure and climate variability, however, kept production costs elevated and stocks low, sustaining upward price pressure on both fresh and processed oranges.

Production oranges in Brazil

In kind, 2018-2021, K t

From 2018 to 2021, Brazil maintained its position as the world's leading producer of oranges by volume.

Top producers of oranges, 2018-2021

World map of production of oranges, 2018-2021

Brazil's orange production declined for the second year in a row. In 2021, the country produced 16 218 thousand tons of oranges, marking a slight decrease of 3.0% compared to the previous year. Over the 2018-2021 period, production fell by 3.7%, with a compound annual growth rate of 1.3%. The peak was reached in 2019 at 17 090 thousand tons, which also saw the largest annual increase of 1.5%.

Annual dynamics of production in Brazil in kind, 2018-2021, K t

Exports oranges from Brazil

Exports in kind, t

The market showed an unstable trend during this period. Volumes reached their lowest point in 2019 at 2 908 tons and peaked in 2018, representing a ninefold difference. In 2021, orange exports from Brazil totaled 3 558 tons, a 48.9% drop from the previous year. The largest decline occurred in 2019 at 88.8%, while the largest increase was in 2020 at 139.3%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Brazil in kind, 2018-2021, t

From 2018 to 2021, Portugal, Paraguay, and France formed the core group of markets for Brazil's orange exports in volume terms. Portugal accounted for 20.1% of exports, Paraguay for 18.4%, and France for 13.6%, together representing 52.2% of total flows.

Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2021

World map of product's exports from Brazil in kind, 2018-2021

Exports in value, K $ US

The data reveals irregular changes, indicating a volatile market environment. Exports hit a low in 2021 and a high in 2018, with an 11.8-fold difference between these years. In 2021, foreign orange supplies from Brazil amounted to 953 thousand US dollars, a decline of 77.8% compared to the prior year. The largest decline was recorded in 2019 at 86.2%, while the largest increase occurred in 2020 at 176.2%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Brazil in value, 2018-2021, K $ US

From 2018 to 2021, the leading destinations for Brazil's orange exports in value terms were Portugal, France, and Spain. Portugal accounted for 21.1% of exports, France for 17.7%, and Spain for 12.3%, jointly making up 51.1% of total flows.

Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2021

World map of product's exports from Brazil in value, 2018-2021

Imports oranges to Brazil

Imports in kind, t

In 2021, Brazil imported 23 693 tons of oranges, showing a moderate increase of 7.0% compared to the previous year. Over the 2018-2021 period, imports rose by 7.4%, with a compound annual growth rate of 2.4%. The maximum value was recorded in 2019 at 30 656 tons, which also saw the largest annual increase of 39.0%. The largest decline occurred in 2020 at 27.8%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Brazil in kind, 2018-2021, t

From 2018 to 2021, Spain and Uruguay remained the main suppliers of oranges to Brazil in volume terms, with a combined share of 87.7% of total imports. The remainder was fragmented across other countries.

Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2021

World map of product's imports to Brazil in kind, 2018-2021

Imports in value, K $ US

In 2021, orange shipments to Brazil from abroad amounted to 20 009 thousand US dollars, remaining relatively stable compared to 2020. The minimum value was recorded in 2020 at 19 952 thousand US dollars, while the maximum was in 2019 at 24 235 thousand US dollars. The largest decline occurred in 2020 at 17.7%, and the largest increase was in 2019 at 18.9%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Brazil in value, 2018-2021, K $ US

From 2018 to 2021, the country structure of Brazil's orange imports in value terms was strongly concentrated on Spain and Uruguay, which together accounted for 88.2% of total flows, with other partners forming a residual portion.

Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2021

World map of product's imports to Brazil in value, 2018-2021