Chance of strong export growth of Peruvian raspberries

Published 2021년 1월 22일

Tridge summary

The Peruvian Foreign Trade Company (Comex Perú) anticipates significant growth in the export of raspberries, despite current low volumes and limited markets. The US could emerge as a major market, but Peru would face competition from Mexico. Additionally, the demand for granadilla, physalis, pitahaya, and turmeric is expected to rise due to their health benefits. Exports of these products reached € 285,000 in 2019 to various countries including Canada, Spain, the Netherlands, France, and Italy.
Disclaimer:The above summary was generated by Tridge's proprietary AI model for informational purposes.

Original content

According to the Peruvian Foreign Trade Company (Comex Perú), of all fruits, raspberries will experience the strongest export growth in the coming years. Although Peruvian raspberries are only exported to different countries in small quantities for amounts of up to € 5,000, this situation could change if the United States, the main export market for Peruvian agricultural products, also starts importing raspberries from Peru, according to Comex Perú. In 2019, the US imported raspberries for € 1.12 mln, an increase of almost 20% compared to 2018. “In addition, the opening of the US market would lead to the interest of the Peruvian agribusiness to invest in raspberry cultivation. is increasing significantly, ”says Rafael Zacnich, Head of Economic Studies at Comex Perú. If Peru gains access to the United States market, it will have to compete with Mexico, which accounts for a whopping 99% of US raspberry imports. Other products with growth potential Besides raspberries, according to ...
Source: AGF

Would you like more in-depth insights?

Gain access to detailed market analysis tailored to your business needs.
By clicking “Accept Cookies,” I agree to provide cookies for statistical and personalized preference purposes. To learn more about our cookies, please read our Privacy Policy.