Peruvian onions reached 19 markets in September, with the USA, Spain and Colombia standing out

Published 2024년 10월 16일

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In September 2024, Peru experienced a significant boost in onion exports, with a total of 43,856 tons earning US$ 22.98 million, marking a 39% increase in volume and 58% increase in value compared to the same period in 2023. This success was largely due to a 13% rise in the average price per kilogram of onions, reaching US$ 0.52. The expansion of markets to 19 destinations included the United States, Spain, and Colombia, with the US being the primary market. Exports to the US saw a doubling in value, amounting to US$ 16.84 million for 26,637 tons, while exports to Spain experienced a decrease in value despite an increase in volume. Colombian markets also showed growth, with a 4% increase in value and an 11% increase in average price.

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(Agraria.pe) Onions surprised in September 2024 with an export value above usual, becoming one of the seasons with the best income in 2024 and even surpassing the monthly shipments of last year. Onion shipments from Peru totaled 43,856 tons for US$ 22.98 million, which was 39% more in volume and 58% more in value than in the same period in 2023. The 13% increase in the average price of the product, which stood at US$ 0.52 per kilogram, helped. During the month, the markets reached were expanded to 19 (+3 destinations), the main ones being the United States (73%), Spain (16%) and Colombia (4%). Peruvian onion exports to the US market totaled 26,637 tons for US$ 16.84 million, which meant an increase of 49% in volume and 89% in value. The price was US$ 0.63 per kilogram, which represented a growth of 27%. Shipments to the Spanish market, on the other hand, totaled 7,872 tons for US$ 3.57 million. This was 17% more in volume and 7% less ...

Source: Agraria