Peruvian strawberry exports totaled 14,240 tons for US$27 million from January to September 2022

Published 2022년 10월 10일

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Strawberry cultivation in Peru has seen a significant increase, expanding from 2,000 hectares in 2017 to 3,500 hectares by the end of 2021, with expectations to grow further due to its profitability. Exports of the product, primarily to the United States, Canada, and Japan, totaled 14,240 tons from January to September 2022, showing an 8% increase in volume and a slight 1% increase in value despite challenges like falling prices and competition from other countries. The growth in strawberry exports has been a mixed journey, with fluctuations and recovery periods, but a consistent trend of growth is observed since 2018, leading to a record 32,405 tons in 2021. The market faces challenges such as lower production in the United States and Mexico due to weather and pest issues, which could potentially favor Peruvian strawberry shipments in the later part of the year.

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(Agraria.pe) Strawberry planted areas in Peru have been increasing in recent years. In 2017, about 2,000 hectares were reported and by the end of 2021 they already reached 3,500 hectares. Due to the profitability of this product and the tendency to replace less productive crops, it is expected that the planted areas will continue to increase. 99% of Peruvian strawberry shipments are frozen. From January to September 2022, Peruvian strawberry exports totaled 14,240 tons worth US$27 million, which represented a growth of 8% in volume and 1% in value. However, it is important to consider that 59% of dispatches are usually concentrated in the last quarter of the year, so the result is not yet definitive. Although the fall in prices is a determining factor for the decision of exporters, the production problems of competing countries in key markets must also be considered. Evolution of strawberry shipments in recent years Peru shipped its first 1,000 tons of frozen strawberries in 2003. ...

Source: Agraria