Peruvian pineapple reached 14 destinations in the first quarter of 2024 with four more markets than in the first quarter of last year

(Agraria.pe) In the first quarter of 2024, Peruvian pineapple exports reached a value of US$ 2.8 million, marking an increase of 18% compared to the same period of the previous year, when US$ 2.4 million were recorded. In volume, shipments increased 26%, going from 593 tons between January and March 2023 to 749 tons in January and March 2024. The average price experienced a decrease of -7%, reaching US$ 3.8 per kilogram. The presentation preferred by importers was canned pineapple, which represented 61.5% of the shipments, with 582 tons valued at US$ 1.8 million. Dehydrated pineapple was second with 29.4% share (US$ 837,000), while pureed pineapple represented 4.4% (US$ 126,000). Pineapple shipments from Peru increased their reach from 10 to 14 countries. The United States led the list of destinations, with exports valued at US$ 2.5 million, which represented 86.6% of the total, and a volume of 647 tons at an average price of US$ 3.8 per kilogram. The second destination was ...