Peruvian olive exports decreased in September 2024

Peruvian olive exports experienced a drop in September 2024, despite the average price of the product increasing from $1.32 to $1.85 per kilogram. In that month, the country shipped 1,155 tons of olives worth $2.1 million, which represented a decrease of 68% in volume and 55% in value, compared to the same month in 2023. According to FreshFruit, on the other hand, the average price went from $1.32 to $1.85 per kilogram, showing an increase of 40%. Meanwhile, of the 8 countries in which it was traded during the month, Chile was the main destination (31%) by acquiring 683 tons (-54%) valued at $658,000 (-39%). As for the average price, it increased, reaching $0.96 per kilogram (+33%). In second place was Brazil (30%), with imports of 206 tons (-82%) for $637,000 (-65%). Despite these increases, the average price decreased, reaching $3.08 per kilogram (+87%). Further behind was Venezuela (5%), which imported 180 tons (-45%) for $511,000 (-24%). In this case, the average price fell, ...