Peruvian turmeric reached 21 markets in the first quarter of this year

(Agraria.pe) During the first quarter of 2024, Peruvian exports of turmeric amounted to US$ 1.6 million per 847 tons, reflecting an increase of 102% in value and 81% in volume, compared to US$ 809,000 per 847 tons registered in the same period of the previous year. Additionally, the average price per kilogram of turmeric showed an increase of 12%, rising from US$ 1.7 between January - March 2023 to US$ 1.9 per kilogram in January - March of this year. Turmeric reached 21 destinations, 2 more than in 2023. The Netherlands led with US$ 878,000 and 456 tons, which represented 53.6% of total exports and an average price per kilogram of US$ 1.9. They were followed by Spain (122 tons valued at US$244,000 at a price of US$2.0 per kilogram), Canada (84 tons valued at US$180,000 at a price of US$2.1 per kilogram), Chile (80 tons for US$105,000 at US$1.3 per kilogram) and the United States (22 tons for US$47,000 at a price ...