Passion fruit prices in Peru caused a setback in the campaign

Published 2024년 9월 30일

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Between January and August 2024, Peru exported 13,726 tons of passion fruit, valued at US$ 46 million, marking a 5% increase in volume but a 9% decrease in value due to a 14% drop in prices. The majority of the exports were processed or frozen, with the Netherlands, the United States, and France being the primary importers. The Netherlands saw a 13% increase in volume but a 5% decrease in value, while the United States and France experienced growth in both volume and value but with price reductions.

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Passion fruit shipments totaled 13,726 tons worth US$ 46 million through August 2024, representing a 5% growth in volume but a 9% drop in value. This was due to the fact that passion fruit prices fell by almost 14%, averaging US$ 3.39 per kilogram. There was practically no export as a fresh product (1%). Everything was as processed (67%) or frozen (32%). Of the 35 countries where Peruvian fruit arrived, the Netherlands was the main destination, with 5,618 tons purchased for a value of US$ 21 million. This represented a 13% growth in volume, but with a 5% reduction in value. Regarding price, it was reduced by more than 16%, averaging US$ 3.68 per kilogram. Second place went to the United States, with 2,735 tons shipped for a value of US$ 10 million. This meant a growth of 24% in volume and 9% in value. Despite the positive numbers, the average price was US$ 3.76 per kilogram, 12% less ...

Source: AgroForumPeru