Peruvian citrus exports grow 37% with rise in mandarins

Published 2021년 3월 18일

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In 2020, Peruvian citrus exports experienced a 37% growth, reaching a record high of 244,783 tons valued at USD 262 million, largely driven by the demand for mandarins due to their antioxidant properties and vitamin C content, which are particularly beneficial during the Covid-19 pandemic. The United States, Netherlands, Canada, China, and Russia were the top destinations for these exports. The production of mandarins and oranges in Peru also saw an increase, with Lima and Junín being the leading departments for mandarin and orange production, respectively.

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The Foreign Trade Research and Development Institute of the Lima Chamber of Commerce (Idexcam) reported that Peruvian citrus exports grew 37% in 2020 compared to 2019, which implied shipments of 244,783 tons valued at USD 262 million. According to the local magazine La Cámara, the entity communicated: "This result meant a historical record, given that it has been growing year after year since 2017." Regarding the expansion of Covid-19, Idexcam explained that "there is a growing demand for citrus, especially mandarin, due to its antioxidant properties and high content of vitamin C that strengthen the immune system. This has generated a rebound in its marketing worldwide. "Regarding mandarins, the entity explained that" in 2020 exports of mandarins totaled USD 250.4 million, registering a growth of 36% compared to the previous year (USD 184 million). ”Idexcam noted that shipments of mandarins increased in 11 destination markets. The United States was ranked as the main destination ...

Source: ClPortalFrutiCola