Peruvian orange exports increased in July 2024

Peruvian orange exports totaled 4,739 tons for $4.9 million in July 2024, showing an increase of 22% in volume and 168% in value compared to the same month of the previous year, according to FreshFruit. This increase was driven by a 121% rise in the average price, which was set at US$ 1.04 per kilogram. The growth was also reflected in the destinations reached, which went from 10 to 15 in this period. The Netherlands consolidated itself as the largest importer of Peruvian orange, acquiring 60.4% of the total exported value: $2.98 million (2,198 tons at an average price of $1.36 per kilogram). The Dominican Republic followed with 17.1% of the share, importing oranges for $842,000 (919 tons at an average price of $0.92 per kilogram). Further behind were the United Kingdom, with 14.2% ($700,000 for 1,203 tons at an average price of $0.58 per kilogram); Sweden, with 2.3% ($115,000 for 86 tons at a price of $1.34 per kilogram); and Colombia, with 1.6% ($80,000 for 68 tons at $1.19 per ...