Peruvian lemon exports reach 6,956 tons so far this season

Published 2023년 3월 7일

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In the first eight weeks of 2023, Peru's lemon exports have seen a significant increase, with a record 1,127 tons shipped in week 8, a 60% rise from the same period in 2022. The total export volume for the season now stands at 6,956 tons, a 45% increase from the previous year. The number of boxes exported also rose by 25% to 515,000. The United States, United Kingdom, and Panama were the primary buyers, accounting for 84% of all exports. Notably, the UK dropped to fifth place among buyers, with the port of Paita being the primary exit point for these lemons. Procesadora Laran S.A.C., Ecosac Agrícola S.A.C., and Frutos y Granos Andinos Sumaq S.A.C. emerged as the leading exporters in week 8.

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(Agraria.pe) Lemon has shown better results week after week during 2023, thus breaking records. In week 8, Peru shipped a total of 1,127 tons, which was 60% higher than the same week in 2022. With this, the accumulated amount of the current campaign was 6,956 tons; that is, 45% more than the previous one. Similarly, the number of boxes shipped increased 25%, from 412,000 in 2022 to 515,000 this year. In week 8, the main buyers of Peruvian lemons were the United States, with a 75% share; the United Kingdom, with 11%; and Panama, with 5%. It should be noted that these same countries have been the main destinations so far this year and have come to represent 84% of all exports of this Peruvian product. On the other hand, the United Kingdom was displaced to fifth place, since last year this place was in third place. The port of Paita was the main exit route, followed by that of Callao. The Peruvian exporters that stood out the most in week 8 were Procesadora Laran S.A.C., with a 25% ...

Source: Agraria