Peruvian exports of Castile beans grew 30% in value and 7.8% in volume in the first half of 2024

Published 2024년 7월 4일

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In the first half of 2024, Peru experienced a significant increase in Castile bean exports, with revenue reaching US$ 4,666,813, a 30% rise from the previous year, according to Agrodata Perú. The volume of these exports also grew by 7.8%, totaling 2,897,202 kilos. This surge in growth is primarily due to the higher average price of Peruvian Castile beans in the international market, which increased to US$ 1.61 per kilogram from January to June 2024, up from US$ 1.33 per kilogram in the same period of 2023. The United States emerged as the leading consumer of these beans, accounting for 56% of the total exports. Other significant destinations included Colombia, Greece, Panama, and Puerto Rico. The main companies responsible for these exports were Consorcio del Valle, S&M Foods, and Exports and Imports Fiorela, collectively accounting for 48% of the total.

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(Agraria.pe) In the first half of 2024, Peruvian exports of Castile beans totaled US$ 4,666,813, showing an increase of 30% compared to the US$ 3,588,041 registered in the same period of the previous year. This was reported by Agrodata Perú, who said that in the first half of this year, shipments of Castile beans from Peru amounted to 2,897,202 kilos, reflecting a growth of 7.8% compared to the 2,686,685 kilos reported in a similar period. of 2023. This important growth in value is explained by the higher price achieved by Peruvian Castile beans in the international market, which from January to June 2024 reached US$ 1.61 per kilogram on average, while in the same months of 2023 it was US$ 1.33 per kilo. The United States was the main destination for Castile beans from Peru in the first half of this year, with purchases for US$ 2,596,566, participating with 56% of the total. Other important destinations in the analyzed period of 2024 were: Colombia with US$ 758,808 (16% of the ...

Source: Agraria