Peruvian lemon exports reached 15,540 tons for US$ 15.7 million in the first quarter of 2024

Since 2024 began, fresh lemon exports have maintained a good pace, with monthly shipments above US$5 million. With this, at the end of the first quarter of the year, citrus shipments totaled 15,540 tons for US$ 15.7 million, reflecting an increase of 10% in volume and 5% in value, compared to what was reported in the same period of 2023. From January to March 2024, the average price fell by -4%, trading at US$ 1.01 per kilogram, which did not allow the exported value to grow as much. In the first three months of this year, Peruvian lemons reached 15 countries, of which the three that stood out the most were the United States, with 54% participation; Chile, with 11.5%; and the Dominican Republic, with 11.4%. It should be noted that the latter joined this top 3 in 2024 (2 places higher than in 2023), leaving Panama behind and removing the United Kingdom from the podium. Exports to the North American country totaled 8,077 tons for US$ 8.5 million, which was 9% more in volume, but 4% ...