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

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 ...