Peruvian strawberry shipments fall due to higher global supply

Published 2023년 3월 27일

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In 2022, Peruvian strawberry exports experienced a decline, with a 15% drop in volume and 23% decrease in value, leading to a 9% decrease in price per kilogram. This was due to a variety of factors, including increased domestic production in major markets, growth in production of lower-priced strawberries by larger exporters like Egypt, and issues with price competition and trust between farmers and processors. The United States, Canada, and Japan were the primary destinations for these exports, with the largest share going to the United States, which saw a 21% decrease in volume and 28% decrease in value.

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Original content

Due to its sensitivity, many producers prefer to market the strawberry in its frozen presentation. Currently, 99% of Peruvian shipments are frozen. In 2022, fruit exports totaled 27,675 tons worth US$51 million. This represented a 15% drop in volume and 23% in value. Regarding the price, it was valued at about US$ 1.85 per kilogram, 9% less than in 2021. Until recently, the profitability of the strawberry was quite considerable, which led to the appearance of new producers in Peru. In 2017, close to 2,000 hectares were reported and by 2022, close to 3,800 hectares were reported. However, the low prices of the product and the difficulty in obtaining raw material caused farmers to stop investing in crops and some were replaced. INTERNATIONAL DYNAMICS At the beginning of the year 2022, exports of the frozen fruit started well. Until September, shipments totaled about 14,240 tons for a value of US$ 27 million, 8% higher in volume and 1% higher in value. Despite the fact that the costs ...

Source: AgroNegociosPerú