Lucuma exports grow at almost 7% annually, but farmers have difficulties in making their production profitable

(Agraria.pe) Peruvian lucuma exports, during the period from January to December 2024, had a growth of 45.2% in volume, reaching 704.2 tons. The main varieties were Silk and Palo. The latter has a hard pulp, which is why it is used for flour, reported market analyst Heber Chávez. According to the information he shared, during the last year shipments were made by 71 companies, and according to the presentation, they are segmented as follows: Frozen lucuma pulp, represented 65% of shipments in quantity; lucuma flour was the protagonist of 20.2%; and 14.8% corresponded to other presentations. He added that last year Peruvian lucuma reached 24 countries, with Chile as the main destination, covering 46.5% of placements. The United States was in second place with 28% of the fruit's receptions. Another 22 countries, with smaller proportions, made up the remaining 25.5%. Main exporting companiesDuring the 12 months of 2024, the main exporting companies were Unión de Negocios ...