Peru's asparagus exports total US$ 342.7 million between January and November 2024, showing a slight drop of -0.38%

(Agraria.pe) After a fall in October, where fresh asparagus exports reached a value of US$ 44.6 million, the performance in November showed a recovery. However, this rebound has not been enough to surpass the accumulated figure for 2023 since, from January to November 2024, the total exported value stood at US$ 342.7 million, reflecting a slight contraction of -0.38% compared to the US$ 344 million recorded in 2023. With one month still to close the year, it remains to be seen whether the trend can be reversed in December or whether 2024 will close with a slight contraction in the sector. In November of this year alone, 12,262 tons of asparagus were exported for US$ 39.3 million, which represented an increase of 22% in volume and 12% in value compared to November last year. However, the average price per kilogram fell by 8%, standing at US$3.20 compared to US$3.50 in 2023. Of the 28 countries where the product arrived, the United States consolidated itself as the main destination ...