A good year for the Peruvian strawberry

Between January and September 2023, Peruvian strawberries totaled 20,338 tons shipped for a value of US$34 million. This meant an increase of 43% in its volume and 26% in its value compared to the same period in 2022. Although this fruit has suffered a loss in its cultivated hectares as a result of the 'Yacu' cyclone and the El Niño phenomenon, has been able to recover and achieve an increase in its export level. The United States was the main destination market during these months, with a purchased volume of 7,489 tons worth US$ 12 million. However, its variation in volume has not been significant, since it only increased by 0.3%. Furthermore, its value fell by 17%. On the other hand, Canada was the second main market with 5,878 tons acquired for a value of US$ 9 million. In this country, there was a considerable increase in volume by 43% and value by 26%. One of the destinations that surprised by its consumption of Peruvian strawberries was Guatemala, since in 2022 it was not a ...