Peru exported 3,200 tons of paprika for US$ 11.58 million in August

(Agraria.pe) Paprika shipments from Peru totaled US$ 11.58 million in August of this year, which meant a reduction of -4.48% compared to the same period of the previous year. In terms of volume, shipments reached 3,200 tons, showing a decrease of -7.01% (3,441 tons in August 2023). The drop in income from paprika shipments was not only explained by the lower volume exported but also by the decrease in price (-4.48%), which went from US$ 3.79 to US$ 3.62 per kilogram. In the month analyzed, Peruvian paprika reached 12 markets, three more than in August of last year. The United States led the way (39.25% of the total), with 1,029 tons worth US$ 4.54 million (US$ 4.41 per kilogram). Behind were Mexico (38.64% of the total), with 1,181 tons worth US$ 4.47 million (US$ 4.34 per kilogram); Spain (12.86% of the total), with 579 tons estimated at US$ 1.49 million (US$ 1.45 per kilogram); Guatemala (4.09% of the total), with 125 tons valued at US$ 474,000 (US$ 0.46 per kilogram) and Brazil ...