Lemon export growth in Peru

Peruvian fresh lemon shipments totaled 23,170 tons for US$26 million through September. This has meant an increase of 32% in volume and 49% in value compared to 2021. The higher value result is explained by the 13% increase in the international price, going from US$ 1.03 to US$ 1.17 per kilogram. . The main destinations for this product were the United States and the Netherlands, with almost 60% of total exports. More than 10,000 tons were exported to both countries for a value close to US$ 16 million. On the other hand, Chile completed the podium of the main importers of Peruvian lemon by acquiring 6,702 tons for a value close to US$ 5 million. The North American country imported 5,932 tons worth US$ 8 million. A jump of 350% in volume and 387% in value compared to last year's figures. Regarding the price, this had an increase of 8%, reaching US$ 1.35 per kilogram. On the Dutch side, it imported 5,038 tons worth close to US$ 8 million. When comparing with the figures of the ...