Peruvian Camu Camu reached 28 different markets last year

Published 2025년 1월 31일

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Between January and November 2024, Peru exported 142.7 tons of camu camu to 28 markets, with the United States being the primary recipient (37.3%). Other significant recipients included Guatemala (14.1%). The fruit, known for its high vitamin C content, was mainly exported as flour and frozen pulp. The leading exporters were Peruvian Nature S&S S.A.C. and Amarumayu S.A.C., with other companies contributing to 62.5% of the shipments. The camu camu fruit is grown in the Ucayali and Loreto regions, providing income to small farmers and contributing to Amazonian biodiversity.

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(Agraria.pe) Between January and November 2024, Peru exported 142.7 tons of camu camu in various presentations, the main ones being flour and frozen pulp, among others, reported market analyst Heber Chávez. The specialist pointed out that, in this period, Peruvian camu camu reached 28 different markets, where the United States stood out mainly, which received 37.3% of the shipments of this product. In second place was Guatemala with 14.1%, after which there were another 26 countries that added the remaining 48% of the shipments. “Camu camu (Myrciaria dubia), a fruit native to the Peruvian jungle, is known for its high value in vitamin C. Its concentration is found in its peel when it is ripe. Production is located in the regions of Ucayali and Loreto. This fruit is grown in the swampy areas of the Ucayali and Amazon rivers. The tree grows between 3 and 5 meters high, producing up to 1.8 tons on average per hectare,” said Chávez. In the first 11 months of 2024, the main ...

Source: Agraria