Peru exported jalapeño to 18 markets in 2024, seven less than the previous year

Published 2025년 1월 30일

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Peru's jalapeño exports in 2024 saw a negative balance due to a significant reduction in shipments to the United States. The country exported 4,058 tons of jalapeños, valued at US$ 6.4 million, marking a 37.8% drop in volume and a 30.8% drop in value from the previous year. The average price per kilogram increased by 11.4% to US$ 1.57. The number of markets for Peru's jalapeños also decreased from 25 to 18, with Belgium emerging as the primary destination. Despite the United States no longer being the main importer, it still accounted for 17.4% of exports. Agroindustrias AIB S.A., Gandules Inc. S.A.C., and Danper Trujillo S.A.C. were the leading exporting companies.

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to its main importer, the United States. In 2024, Peru exported 4,058 tons of jalapeño for US$ 6.4 million, showing a drop of -37.8% in volume and -30.8% in value compared to the previous year. The average price was US$ 1.57 per kilogram, showing an increase of 11.4% versus the US$ 1.41 per kilo reported in 2023. As for the markets served by Peru, they were reduced from 25 destinations to 18 places, Belgium rose as the main destination (35.3% of jalapeño exports), with 1,013 tons acquired for a value of US$ 2.3 million, registering an increase of 79.1% in volume and 50.6% in value, despite the reduction of -15.9% in the average price, which stood at US$ 2.22 per kilogram. For its part, the United States ranked second, with a 17.4% share, registering purchases of 966 tons for US$ 1.1 million, showing a decrease of -74.9% in volume and -76.8% in value compared to 2023. The average price for this market decreased -7.6%, reaching US$ 1.15 per kilogram. Closing the list of the main ...

Source: Agraria