Peru experiences a significant increase in strawberry exports

In the period from January to September 2023, Peru has experienced notable growth in exports of this fruit, reaching 20,338 tons with a value of $34 million. This achievement represents an increase of 43% in volume and 26% in value compared to the same period in 2022. Despite the decrease in cultivated hectares due to climate phenomena, the sector has achieved a significant recovery and an increase in the exported volume. According to FreshFruit, the United States was the main destination market during these months, with a purchased volume of 7,489 tons for $12 million. However, its variation in volume has not been significant, since it only increased by 0.3%. Furthermore, its value fell by 17%. On the other hand, Canada was the second main market with 5,878 tons purchased for $9 million. In this country, there was a considerable increase in volume by 43% and value by 26%. One of the destinations that surprised by its consumption of Peruvian strawberries was Guatemala, since in ...