Peruvian orange exports reached 4,739 tons for US$ 4.9 million in July 2024

(Agraria.pe) Adverse weather conditions—torrential rains and frost—have caused a decrease in orange production in South Africa, one of the largest producers of this citrus fruit. This situation has made not only the harvests difficult, but also the transportation of these fruits. Likewise, poor harvests in plantations in Brazil and Egypt are also impacting the global supply, which has allowed an increase in Peruvian orange exports and an improvement in their prices. In July of this year, Peruvian orange exports totaled 4,739 tons worth US$ 4.9 million, which represents an increase of 22% in volume and 168% in value. This result was greatly helped by the fact that the average price registered an increase of 121%, settling at US$ 1.04 per kilogram. The growth has also been reflected in the destinations reached, which jumped from 10 to 15 in this period. The Netherlands consolidated its position as the largest importer of Peruvian oranges, acquiring 60.4% of the total export value: ...