Peruvian fruit exports reach 1,933 million dollars in January-May

The sale of fruit is an essential activity in Peru's export sector. This subsector shows constant growth and has managed to penetrate a growing number of international markets. According to the Lima Chamber of Commerce (CCL), the fruit activity obtained revenues of up to $1,933 million in international sales during the months of January and May. This figure represented an increase of 2.8% compared to the same period in 2023. “Fruit exports were extended to 92 destinations, with the United States and the Netherlands being the markets that lead the demand, obtaining a participation level of 34.7% and 23.25%, respectively,” commented Óscar Quiñones, head of the Foreign Trade Research and Development Institute (Idexcam) of the CCL. In this regard, he specified that the income obtained during the first five months of the year corresponds to shipments of up to 754,289 tons of fruit. The Peruvian blueberry is consumed in 40 countries. (Andean) Main commercial partners in fruit matters In ...