Citrus shipments from Peru grow in Ireland

Published 2021년 7월 18일

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In 2020, Ireland experienced a 6% increase in fruit imports, reaching a value of US $ 540 million. Peru managed to climb to the 10th spot among Ireland's main fruit suppliers, replacing both the Dominican Republic and Brazil, with exports valued at US $ 14 million, marking a 26% increase from the previous year. Hybrid mandarins were the most imported Peruvian fruit, followed by grapes and then blueberries, with significant increases in both volume and value imported from the previous year. Despite a drop in grape volume and value, and a rise in price, Peru remained the sixth largest supplier of fruit to Ireland. Meanwhile, Peru's position as the third largest supplier was established due to the significant increase in the import of hybrid mandarins and blueberries.

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In 2020, Ireland imported US $ 540 million worth of fruit, showing a 6% growth compared to the previous year. Of the total, US $ 14 million was provided by Peru, 26% more than that observed in 2019. The good results allowed Peru to climb to position 10 in the top of its main fruit suppliers, displacing the Dominican Republic and Brazil. During this period, hybrid mandarins were the main product imported by Ireland, adding 2,220 tons for US $ 2.5 million, 67% more in volume and 55% more in value compared to the previous year. With respect to the price of this citrus, it fell by 8%, reaching a price of US $ 1.15 per kilogram. With this, Peru positioned itself as the largest supplier of fruit in Ireland. The second most imported Peruvian fruit was grapes, with 497 tons worth US $ 1.5 million. This represented a drop of 35% in volume and 31% in value compared to the previous year. The contraction in supply caused the price to increase by 6%, reaching US $ 3.05 per kilogram. Despite ...

Source: Freshfruit.pe