Peruvian fruit shipments grow in El Salvador

Published 2021년 8월 8일

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In 2020, El Salvador imported fruit worth US $ 111 million, marking a 5% increase from the previous year. Peru's fruit exports to El Salvador grew by 89%, contributing US $ 5 million, and placed Peru as the seventh largest supplier, surpassing Costa Rica. Peruvian grapes were the primary import, increasing by 34% in volume and 37% in value, while hybrid mandarins and oranges also saw increased imports. The price of grapes per kilogram rose by 3%, and oranges saw a significant price drop of 30%.
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El Salvador imported US $ 111 million in fruit during 2020, showing a growth of 5% compared to the previous year. Of the total, US $ 5 million were provided by Peru, being 89% higher than that observed in 2019. This growth allowed Peru to climb one place, to reach seven, among the main suppliers of fruit in this destination, surpassing Costa Rica. During this period, grapes were the main Peruvian product imported by El Salvador, adding 2,299 tons for US $ 5 million, 34% more in volume and 37% more in value compared to the previous year. Regarding the price, it grew by 3%, reaching a price of US $ 1.96 per kilogram. With this, Peru obtained a 28% market share, advancing to second place as the main supplier of El Salvador, only surpassed by the United States. The second most imported Peruvian fruit was the hybrid mandarin, with 350 tons for US $ 450 thousand. This meant a drop of 9% in volume and 7% in value compared to the previous year. The average price that exporters received in ...

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