Peruvian pitahaya stands out in shipments to the EU

The main destinations for Peruvian pitahaya are the countries of the European Union, mainly the Netherlands, Germany and Spain. The Agro-Export Management of the Exporters Association (ADEX) reported that fruit shipments totaled an average of US$ 233,704 in 2023, which represents a growth of 13 times more than in 2022, when the amount amounted to only US$ 18 thousand 170. Dragon fruit stands out for being delicious, juicy, refreshing and with a high content of vitamin C, which is preferred by consumers looking for new and nutritious flavors, which is why its global demand is growing and offers a promising future to consumers. members of its production chain. ADEX indicated that the main market in 2023 was the Netherlands with a total of 66% of shipments, which represents about US$ 154,125, with a growth of more than 11%. In second place is Germany with US$ 22,417, followed by Spain (US$ 22,085), Canada (US$ 10,852), the United Kingdom (US$ 10,798) and Italy (US$ 6,000). 837). The ...