Opening of a new market for Peruvian bell peppers

Published 2022년 10월 1일

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Peruvian bell peppers have experienced a significant increase in international demand and export value in the first eight months of 2022, with a 34% rise in volume and a 52% increase in value compared to the same period in 2021. The average price per kilogram also increased by 13% to $1.18. Peru has successfully entered the Uruguayan market, and both the United States and Canada have shown greater interest, leading to substantial increases in shipments to these countries. The United States imported 6,116 tons, accounting for 67% of the total, and Canada imported 562 tons, marking an eightfold and ninefold increase in volume and value, respectively.

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The Peruvian bell pepper is a product that has been gaining more territory in the international market and is expected to continue like this for the rest of the year. From January to August 2022, shipments totaled 22,391 tons for US$26 million. This was 34% higher in volume and 52% higher in value than the same period in 2021. Similarly, the average price in the foreign market reached US$1.18 per kilogram, 13% higher than last year. This product has managed to enter new markets, in addition to those in which it was usually already found, this was the case of the Uruguayan market, which was added to the variety of destinations to which Peruvian chilies and peppers have access. After various negotiations between the National Agricultural Health Service (SENASA) and the General Directorate of Agricultural Services of the Ministry of Livestock, Agriculture and Fisheries (MGAP) of Uruguay, this family of fresh products will now be able to enter the Uruguayan market. Regarding the ...

Source: Freshfruit.pe