Peru: Fruit and vegetable exports grew 14% in 2020

Published 2021년 3월 3일

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In 2020, Peru's fruit and vegetable exports saw a significant increase of 14%, totaling over US $ 4,927,170,000, as per the Association of Exporters (ADEX). This growth is primarily due to the high demand for quality and healthy produce amidst the pandemic. Fruits, which made up 80% of these exports, brought in US $ 3,921,162,000, with grapes and blueberries leading the charge. The United States and the Netherlands were the top markets for these fruits. Vegetable exports, contributing the rest, amounted to US $ 1,006,007,000, marking an 8.6% increase. Asparagus remained the highest earner in this category. The United States, Spain, and the Netherlands were key importers of Peruvian vegetables.

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(Agraria.pe) Peru's fruit and vegetable shipments totaled more than US $ 4,927,170,000 in 2020, presenting a growth of 14% compared to the slightly more than US $ 4,314,573,000 registered in 2019, the Management reported of Agroexports of the Association of Exporters (ADEX). The good scenario of both areas is due to the high international demand as consumers increasingly prefer products with higher quality and with healthy properties, since in times of pandemic strengthening the immune system is essential. Fruits According to the ADEX Data Trade Business Intelligence System, fruits reached US $ 3,921,162,000 and an increase of 16%. The grape occupied the first place of the category with US $ 1,093,078,000 (increase of 24%) and obtained a participation of 28%. In second place was the blueberry with a FOB value of US $ 963,774,000 (17% increase) and a concentration of 25%. Avocado (US $ 852,389,000), mango (US $ 414,769,000) and mandarin (US $ 260,097,000) also stood out. Banana, ...

Source: Agraria