Peruvian artichoke exports maintained their growth in 2022

Published 2023년 2월 13일

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Peruvian artichoke exports in 2022 saw a positive growth of 5% in volume and 8% in value, reaching 58,319 tons and valued at US$162 million. The average price per kilogram increased by 3% to US$ 2.77. The vegetable was exported to over 20 countries and reached the second position in the Peruvian agricultural export basket, following asparagus. The growth was attributed to the need for crop homogeneity due to climate change and increased demand for processed products, as fresh produce becomes more costly. Despite logistical challenges, there was significant growth in shipments to Europe and South America, while shipments to North America saw a slight decrease. The United States, Spain, and the Netherlands were the primary destinations for these exports.

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(Agraria.pe) Peruvian artichoke exports closed 2022 positively, with 58,319 tons shipped for a value of US$162 million, showing growth of 5% in volume and 8% in value. The average price received was US$ 2.77 per kilogram, which meant an increase of 3%. In this way, the artichoke became the second most important vegetable in the Peruvian agricultural export basket, only surpassed by asparagus. The product reached more than 20 countries on four continents and the main presentation in which it was exported was as processed preserves (96% share). The results obtained in 2022 responded to the complication in several countries to maintain the homogeneity of the crops in the face of climate change and the increased demand for the processed version of the product in the face of the increase in the cost of fresh products. Evolution of the artichoke By 2016, the positioning of the Peruvian artichoke in the international market was already a reality. Despite the fact that prices in those ...

Source: Agraria