Peruvian asparagus exports total 172,936 tons for US$ 516 million in 2022, showing a 4% drop in volume and 7% in value

Published 2023년 1월 25일

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Peru's asparagus exports in 2022 saw a decline in both volume and value due to increased production in Europe, growth in Mexican supply, and stricter US phytosanitary requirements. The country exported 172,936 tons of asparagus, valued at $516 million, marking a 4% drop in volume and 7% in value from the previous year. The average price per kilogram also decreased by about 3%. The United States, Spain, and the Netherlands were the primary destinations for Peruvian asparagus, with the United States seeing the largest decline in imports. The lifting of the fumigation requirement and strategies such as product diversification and quality improvement are expected to help the industry in 2023.

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Peruvian asparagus exports currently reach more than 49 countries and have more than 90 companies that ship it. Despite this, 2022 closed with negative results, basically due to the increase in the production of said vegetable by Europe, as well as the growth of the Mexican supply and the tightening of phytosanitary requirements in the United States. In 2022, shipments of asparagus in all its presentations (fresh, frozen and canned) totaled 172,936 tons with a value of US$ 516 million, which represents a drop of 4% in volume and 7% in value compared to the 2021. This drop in the quantities exported was accompanied by a reduction in the price received of approximately 3%, with an average price of US$ 2.98 per kilogram. Peru usually exports asparagus throughout the year, presenting the highest peaks during the last quarter. The presentation most sent is the fresh version, which in 2022 represented 72% of remittances, followed by the canned (21% share) and frozen (6%) presentation. A ...

Source: Portaldelcampo