Analysis of the current Peruvian citrus season

The 2023 Citrus Yearbook highlights Peru's position as the fourth largest citrus supplier in the Southern Hemisphere, with a 6% market share and 250 thousand tons of exports, mainly in mandarins and limes. The country's fruit agriculture, which reached US$ 10.4 billion in exports in 2022, has seen significant growth due to the expansion in citrus production. The area for mandarin cultivation has almost doubled in the last five years, with W. Murcott and Tango as the leading varieties, although early citrus varieties like Satsumas have declined. High temperatures last year impacted early citrus yields, reducing them by about 50%, while late citrus varieties are expected to perform well. The article also notes an increase in exports of fresh oranges, Tahiti lemon, and clementines, and a decrease in subtle lemon, Eureka lemon, and Tangelo exports. Peru's citrus exports are primarily to Europe and the United States, with the industry focusing on direct sales and building long-term client relationships in a mature and stable market.