War affects avocado exports from Peru to Russia

War affects Peruvian avocado exports to Russia. Last month, in fact, avocado shipments from Peru decreased compared to the same period in 2021, because the conflict in Ukraine compromised trade. Thanks to the many efforts made by exporting companies, the Peruvian avocado campaign is now more extensive, so much so that shipments cover 12 months a year. Thus, according to the Peruvian consultancy Fresh Fruit, in the first two months of 2022 Peru exported 18,355 tons of avocados worth 41 million dollars, with a 1% increase in volume and an 11% decrease. in value compared to the previous year. February 2022: collapse of exports in volume (-49%) and value (-34%) In January, exports had shown growth of 24% in volume and 14% in value. But in February, the conflict between Russia and Ukraine resulted in a contraction of 6% in volume and 19% in value. In February last year, however, Russia was the third destination for Peruvian avocados, with 11% of the total. This year, in the same month, ...