CCL: Fruit exports in Peru amounted to US$ 1,933 million as of May

Published 2024년 7월 12일

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Between January and May of this year, Peru's fruit exports, including avocados and blueberries, saw only slight growth, totaling US$ 1,933 million, a 2.82% increase from the previous year, according to the Foreign Trade Research and Development Institute of the Lima Chamber of Commerce (Idexcam). The United States and the Netherlands were the leading consumers, accounting for nearly 60% of the total export value. Avocado exports experienced a significant surge, becoming the top exported fruit with a value of US$ 517 million, a 20% increase, while blueberry exports also surged, with a 109% increase in value and 49% increase in volume. However, fresh grape exports saw a decline, with a 26.23% decrease in value and 47% decrease in volume. Banana exports also saw an increase, with a value of US$ 53 million after the shipment of 69,444 tons, marking an increase of 13% and 11% respectively.

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During the first five months of the year, Peruvian fruit exports totaled US$ 1,933 million, representing a meager growth of 2.82% compared to the same period last year, after the shipment of 754,289 tons (t), reported the Foreign Trade Research and Development Institute of the Lima Chamber of Commerce (Idexcam). “Fruit exports extended to 92 destinations, with the United States and the Netherlands leading the demand, reaching a level of participation of 34.70% and 23.25%, respectively,” said Óscar Quiñones, head of the Idexcam. In the period of analysis, fruit exports to the United States totaled US$670 million, showing a growth of 8.45% compared to the same period last year. Meanwhile, fruit shipments to the Netherlands registered a value of US$ 449 million, 10% more than between January and May 2023. Spain and the United Kingdom followed with 7.83% and 4.45% participation, respectively with export values of US$ 151 million (+15.46%) and US$ 86 million (+8.90%). AVOCADOES LEAD ...

Source: Revistaeconomia