Peruvian pineapple exports reached 427 tons for US$ 2.2 million in August

Published 2024년 10월 7일

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In August 2024, Peruvian pineapple exports saw a decrease of 22.4% in volume but an increase of 0.7% in value compared to the same month in the previous year, totaling 427 tons and US$ 2.2 million. The average price per kilogram grew by 29.7% to US$ 5.1. The exports were distributed to eight countries, with the United States making up 72.5% of the total, Canada 19.8%, and Chile 4.9%. Dehydrated pineapple was the preferred presentation, accounting for 65.5% of shipments. The largest exporters were Greenbox S.A.C., Procesadora Perú S.A.C., and Agro Frost S.A.C., and the terminals with the highest share of pineapple shipments were APM Terminals, DP World, and Terminales Portuarios Euroandinos.

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(Agraria.pe) In August 2024, Peruvian pineapple exports totaled 427 tons for US$ 2.2 million, showing a drop of -22.4% in volume, but +0.7% higher in value compared to the same month of the previous year. In this way, August 2024 becomes the second best month of the year for shipments of this product. It should be noted that in the month analyzed this year, the average price had a growth of +29.7%, trading at US$ 5.1 per kilogram. Pineapple shipments from Peru showed a new geographical distribution in the month analyzed, doubling the destinations reached (8 countries). The United States remained the main importer representing 72.5% of the total exported, with purchases for US$ 1.6 million and 176 tons. The average price was US$ 8.98 per kilogram, driven mainly by the higher costs of dehydrated pineapple. Canada (19.8%) ranked second, importing pineapple worth US$ 432,000 equivalent to 169 tons, at an average price of US$ 2.55 per kilogram. Third place was occupied by Chile (4.9%), ...

Source: Agraria