Peruvian asparagus exports totaled 23,588 tons for US$ 81 million in the second quarter of the year

(Agraria.pe) Peruvian asparagus exports did not turn out as expected for the second quarter of this year, and ended up below what was achieved in 2023. This is because two of the main destinations suffered sharp falls which, added Due to the low price in the world market, it affected the exported value of the product. In the indicated period, Peruvian asparagus exports totaled 23,588 tons for US$ 81 million, this was 14% less in volume and 18% less in value compared to what was achieved in the same period of 2023. For its part, the price average was also 5% lower, leaving it at US$ 3.42 per kilogram. Regarding the markets that it managed to conquer in these three months, the United States came to top the podium, with 63% participation; followed by Spain, with 15%; and the United Kingdom, with 4%. It should be noted that both France and Japan decreased a significant amount in terms of their imports (72% and 54% lower, respectively), going from more than US$ 4 million in 2023 to not ...