Peru: Onion exports were stagnant in 2022

This lack of interest is evident in the results of shipments in 2022. 300,868 tons were exported for a value of US$109 million, basically the same volume as in 2021 with a 5% growth in value due to the improvement in price. And it is precisely the price that discourages more investments. On average, in 2022, it was US$ 0.36 per kilogram and the increase originated from the higher costs associated with the lack of fertilizers and the still high logistics costs. In this sense, the higher price has not necessarily translated into better margins, and no incentives have been generated to expand cultivated areas. Peruvian onion production is relatively stable throughout the year and its cultivation occurs mainly on the country's coast in campaigns from July to March. However, the quality obtained is variable, with very different calibres (sizes), which makes international trade difficult. For example, the United States, the main global importer, usually demands large and giant sizes, so ...