Peruvian grape exports increase by 13% despite unrest

Despite the political turmoil in Peru at the end of 2022, the Association of Producers and Exporters of Table Grapes of Peru (Provid) predicts a 13% increase for the 2022/2023 second harvest estimate. This forecast for the 8.2 kg cartons shows that Peru will export 73 million cartons. In the 2021/2022 season there were 64.4 million. This positive update from Provid shows that the grape industry is recovering and that Peru will become the world's largest exporter of grapes. Alejandro Cabrera of Provid: “Compared to the first estimate of early September 2022, the growth would be +2%. The forecasts are based on the volumes estimated by the companies and producers involved and on the exports that have taken place so far. It should be noted that the grape export season is concentrated between the months of October and March. The Peruvian grape sector has proven to be dynamic and adapt quickly to consumer preferences for new varieties. Therefore, much of the growth of the industry based ...