Peru turmeric exports increased by more than 80% in the first quarter of 2024

Published 2024년 5월 13일

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In the first quarter of 2024, the Peruvian turmeric export sector saw a significant increase in both volume and value compared to the same period in 2023. There was an 81% increase in volume, reaching 847 tons, and a 102% increase in value, amounting to $1.6 million. The average price per kilogram also increased by 12%, from $1.7 to $1.9. Peruvian turmeric was exported to 21 destinations, two more than in 2023, with the Netherlands being the leading importer. The main Peruvian exporters included JCH Agroexportaciones S.A.C., Gavilan Organic S.A.C., Cooperativa Agraria Sangareni, Cooperativa Agraria Vancardbio Pichanaqui Ltda., and Agrícola Nuestra Tierra S.A.

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During the first quarter of 2024, the turmeric export sector experienced an increase of 81% in volume and 102% in value, reaching 847 tons for $1.6 million, compared to the same period in 2023 (469 tons for $809,000), according to FreshFruit. Additionally, the average price per kilogram of turmeric showed an increase of 12%, rising from $1.7 to $1.9 per kilogram. In this period, Peruvian turmeric reached 21 destinations, 2 more than in 2023. The Netherlands led with $878,000 and 456 tons, which represented 53.6% of total exports and an average price per kilogram of $1.9. They were followed by Spain (122 tons valued at $244,000, at a price of $2.0 per kilogram), Canada (84 tons valued at $180,000, at a price of $2.1 per kilogram). Chile (80 tons for $105,000 at $1.3 per kilogram) and the United States (22 tons for $47,000, at a price of ...

Source: AgroPeru