Peru shipped 953 tons of peas for US$ 3.6 million in May 2024, showing an increase of 124.5% in volume and 139.2% in value

(Agraria.pe) Peruvian pea exports had a positive increase in value, volume and average price per kilogram. In May of this year, Peru exported 953 tons for US$ 3.6 million, which was 124.5% more in volume and 139.2% more in value than in 2023. The cost at which peas were quoted in the international market was US$3.76 per kilogram in May of this year, 6.5% higher than last year. In the month analyzed this year, the most demanded Peruvian pea varieties in the international market were the Chinese pea, with a 52.6% share; and sweet peas, with 43.3%. Exports reached nine destinations, three more than in May 2023. The main markets were the United States (47.2% share), the United Kingdom (36.0%) and the Netherlands (14.4%). To the United States, shipments totaled 407 tons for US$ 1.69 million, at an average price of US$ 4.16 per kilogram. Regarding the British market, it acquired 370 tons for US$ 1.29 million, at an average cost of US$ 3.48 per kilogram. Closing the podium was the Dutch ...