Peruvian passion fruit exports continue to rise in 2023

Passion fruit, a fruit recognized for its exquisite flavor and juicy pulp, is experiencing a constant increase in its exports from Peru. Until August 2023, our country exported a total of 37.54 tons of this appreciated fruit, generating income worth $123,000. This represents significant growth compared to 2022, when 34.8 tons worth $91,000 were exported, according to the FreshFruit report. The two main destination markets for Peruvian passion fruit have been Italy and Spain. Italy has increased its share from 43.5% to a solid 52.6%, while Spain has also seen growth, rising from 18.9% to 23.9%. In addition to these two leaders, other destinations that show interest in Peruvian passion fruit include Canada (10.8%), Germany (7.9%), Netherlands (2.2%), Switzerland (1.4%) and France (1.2%). The main exporters of this fruit are companies such as the agro-exporter Organic Peruvian Foods S.A.C. (23.6%), Noval Company S.A.C. (13.2%) and Peruvian Fruit Trade E.I.R.L. (12.2%), which play a ...