Orange terpene prices in the second half of 2025 followed a slight upward trajectory, shaped by a combination of constrained feedstock availability, shifting trade policy, and sustained demand from end-use industries. According to the Orange Terpene price database, the primary driver of price pressure was the prolonged deterioration of global orange harvests, particularly in Brazil, which remained the dominant supplier of citrus byproducts, including terpene fractions. The compounding effects of citrus greening disease and weather-related crop losses reduced the volume of oranges available for processing, directly limiting terpene output.
The Orange Terpene price curve also reflected the significant influence of US tariff measures during the period. A 40% tariff on orange byproducts, including terpene fractions, remained in place for much of the half, disrupting established trade flows between Brazil and the United States and adding cost pressure across the supply chain. The Orange Terpene price graph captured some relief toward the latter part of the half, when the US administration announced the removal of the 40% tariff on orange essential oil and terpene byproducts, though a baseline 10% tariff remained in effect. Demand from cleaning products, aromatherapy, and fragrance sectors stayed steady throughout the Orange Terpene market.