Oranges from South Africa are still to be found in many markets, however the mixed winter weather across the country, as well as high local juice prices, caused lower export volumes. The shortage of oranges for juice seen in Brazil, due to their own challenges of bad weather, is expected to continue. The high orange juice price in South Africa is expected to continue for a few more seasons, giving growers the option to send the fruit for a good income without shipping and packaging costs. The Red Sea crisis will likely persist as Egypt is to start their new season in December. Growers and exporters expect that the next season will also be shaped by the crisis. A reduction in volumes is essential to the success of the next season, from a pricing point of view for Egyptian exporters.
