Lower export of Peruvian asparagus

Published 2023년 2월 8일

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Peruvian asparagus exports saw a decline in both volume and value in 2022 compared to the previous year, with a total of 172,936 tons valued at $516 million. The United States, Spain, and the Netherlands were the primary markets, receiving 53%, 14%, and 8% of the exports respectively. The decline was attributed to the drop in Peruvian supply due to fumigation requirements by US authorities and the increase in Mexican supply, which led to lower prices. The European market's performance varied, with increased demand in Spain and France countered by increased production in Germany, Italy, and Spain, and high logistics costs favoring local cultivation.

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Peruvian asparagus exports fell by 4% in volume and 7% in value in 2022 compared to the previous year. 172,936 tons worth $516 million were shipped abroad, according to consultancy firm Fresh Fruit. Fresh asparagus accounted for 72% of exports, preserved vegetables for 21% and the frozen variety for 6%. In 2022, the main destinations for Peruvian asparagus were the United States (53%), Spain (14%) and the Netherlands (8%). Exports to the United States ended at 104,680 tons (-6%) for $275 million (-10%). The average price was $2.63 per kilo (-4%). Exports to Spain reached 24,380 tons (+7%) at $75 million (+9%) and an average price of $3.06 per kilo (+2%), while 10,382 tons (-5%) were shipped to the Netherlands. shipped for $41 million (-7%), representing an average price of $3.93 per kilo (-2%). “A key factor in this negative result is the drop in Peruvian supply due to the requirement for fumigation by the US authorities to enter their market, which prevented many growers from ...

Source: AGF