Peru: Garlic shipments are growing, but production is in danger

The last few years have been positive for Peruvian garlic. After a period of productive difficulties and timid growth, since 2021, Peruvian garlic exports have been gaining importance in Peruvian agricultural production. This advance has been enough to place Peru among the top 10 exporters of this product in the world. Specifically, the export of fresh garlic is achieving notable results so far this year. As of August, shipments totaled 6,298 tons worth approximately US$7 million. This meant a growth of 27% in volume and 16% in value. The average price received by Peruvian exporters could be sustained due to the increase in volumes, trading at US$ 1.08 per kilogram, 8% lower than the previous year. Many of the positive factors that benefited Peruvian garlic in recent years were maintained in this campaign, such as limited European production, sustained growth in demand and the expansion of the Peruvian campaign. However, the main reason that did not allow a broader growth in ...