Paste concentrated 94% of the total tomato exported by Peru in May of this year

Published 2024년 7월 3일

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In May, Peruvian tomato exports experienced a positive growth, with a 33% increase in volume and a 14% increase in value, totaling 1,680 tons valued at US$ 2.59 million, despite a 14% drop in price. The majority of the exports, 94%, were in the paste form and were mainly exported to Brazil, followed by Colombia and Ecuador. Icatom S.A. was the leading tomato exporter, accounting for nearly 94% of the shipments, with Virú S.A. following closely with 5% of the exports.

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(Agraria.pe) Peruvian tomato exports recorded positive figures in May, with shipments of 1,680 tons valued at US$ 2.59 million, showing a growth of 33% in volume and 14% in value, despite the drop on 14 % in the price. Tomatoes in this period were priced at US$ 1.54 per kilogram, reducing from US$ 1.80 per kilogram a year earlier. Most of the exported tomato was sent in paste presentation (94% of all shipments), so shipments of this presentation reached 1,656 tons for US$ 2.45 million. Compared to May 2023, shipments in this presentation had an increase of 32% in volume and 9% in value. The price of tomato paste fell to US$ 1.48 per kilogram, with a reduction of 17%. Brazil was the main destination for tomato exports, representing 26% of the share. This thanks to 562 tons shipped for a value of US$678,000 with an average price of US$1.21 per kilogram. In second position, Colombia (25%) imported 349 tons worth US$643,000 at an average price of US$1.84 per kilogram. Ecuador closed ...

Source: Agraria