A promising start in lemon exports in Peru

Published 2024년 2월 7일

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Peru has seen a 63% surge in lemon exports in the first three weeks of 2024, shipping 5,432 tons internationally. This increase is attributed to the growing international demand, particularly from the United States, Spain, China, Dominican Republic, and Germany. The majority of these exports are dispatched from the Port of Paita. The Tahiti variety is the most exported, with Multifoods S.A.C., Agromar Industrial S.A., Limones Piuranos S.A.C., Ecosac Agrícola S.A.C., and Procesadora Laran S.A.C. being the leading exporters.

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Peruvian lemon exports are off to a promising start in 2024. In the first three weeks of the year, Peru has shipped 5,432 tons to the international market, which represents an increase of 63% compared to the same period last year, according to FreshFruit. This notable increase is attributed to the growing demand from international markets, which recognize and appreciate the unmatched flavor, aroma and quality of Peruvian lemon. The largest proportion of lemon exports has been made from the Port of Paita (84%), followed to a lesser extent by the Port of Callao (16%). So far in 2024, 17 countries have been reached, the most notable being the United States (45%), Spain (15%), China (14%), Dominican Republic (9%) and Germany (6%). Among the exported lemon varieties, in the initial data Tahiti stands out, with a 28% share, followed in a lesser proportion by Sutil (2%) and Eureka (1%). Among the exporters, ...

Source: AgroPeru