Orange shipments from Peru grow 70% in volume and 94% in value until October

(Agraria.pe) The Peruvian fresh orange campaign has been presenting excellent performance in international markets in 2023. Until October, 16,445 tons were sold for US$ 8 million, representing an increase in volume of +70% and value at +94%. This increase in Peruvian exports was due to the increase in imports from the Netherlands, the main destination market, which purchased 10,147 tons for a value of US$ 4 million, which meant a growth in volume of +73% and value of +108%. The decrease in temperatures in the Netherlands has been stimulating greater demand for citrus fruits, especially oranges and mandarins, said Erik-Jan Thur, owner of the Dutch company Marni Fruit. On the other hand, Spain, one of the main exporters of fresh oranges, has been experiencing problems with its crops. Andalusia, the Spanish area where most oranges come from, has been affected by constant droughts. The orange harvest in the Guadalquivir Valley, one of the main producing areas, is also expected to ...