Peruvian agricultural exports reached US$ 978 million in October

Blueberry and grape shipments drive the growth of agro-exports. According to FreshFruit estimates, Peruvian agricultural exports in October reached US $ 978 million, which meant that they grew 10% compared to the same month in 2020. With respect to the year, US $ 6.813 million was exported, 18% higher than 2020 and 25% higher than 2019. The consulting firm points out that the growth achieved so far this year is explained by the good reception that some products have had in the international market, such as blueberries (34% share), grapes (12%), cocoa (2%). ) and strawberry (1%). However, relevant products of the basket that did not perform well were asparagus (5%) and onion (1%). BLUEBERRY MAINTAINS ITS GROWTH In October, Peruvian blueberry exports totaled 56,829 tons for US $ 332 million, 14% more in volume and 11% more in value compared to the same month in 2020. The increase in Peruvian supply caused a contraction in prices of 3%, until reaching US $ 5.85 per kilogram. The main ...