Peruvian cocoa bean exports totaled 10,889 tons for US$ 70 million in September

Published 2024년 11월 7일

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In September 2024, Peruvian cocoa exports saw a significant surge with a 56% increase in volume and a mind-boggling 125% increase in value compared to the same month in the previous year. This upward trend was primarily driven by a 95% rise in the average price per kilogram, which escalated from $3.30 in 2023 to $6.43 in 2024. The majority of the exports, 32%, were received by Malaysia, followed by the Netherlands with 22%, and Mexico with 8%. DP World was the leading provider of logistics support for these exports, with APM Terminals playing a supporting role. Notable among the main exporting companies were Cafetalera Amazónica S.A.C., Agro San Gerardo E.I.R.L., and Sumaqao S.A.C.

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(Agraria.pe) Of all Peruvian cocoa exported in September 2024, cocoa beans accounted for 56%, reaching 10,889 tons for US$ 70 million, registering an increase of 16% in volume and 125% in value compared to what was reported in the same month of the previous year. This growth was mainly due to the 95% increase in the average price, which went from US$ 3.30 in 2023 to US$ 6.43 per kilogram this year. In the month analyzed this year, cocoa beans from Peru reached 31 destinations. Malaysia was consolidated as the main destination (32% of cocoa bean exports) with 3,717 tons purchased for a value of US$ 22.15 million. Compared to 2023, the volume sent to Malaysia increased +17%; while the value registered a growth of +129%, driven by a rise of +96% in the average price, which stood at US$ 5.96 per kilogram. For its part, the Netherlands ranked second, with a share of 22% of the total, recording purchases for US$ 15.11 million and a volume of 2,407 tons, which represented an increase of ...

Source: Agraria