Peru: Agroexports to the US grew by 17% in the second quarter of 2024

Published Aug 4, 2024

Tridge summary

In the second quarter of 2024, the United States remained the primary market for Peruvian agro-exports, spending $425 million, a 17% increase from the previous year. The exports included avocados, mandarins, and asparagus, with avocados being the leading product. Shipments totaled 44,791 tons, valued at $96 million, marking an 11% increase in volume and a 35% increase in value compared to the previous year. Mandarin exports also saw a significant increase, reaching 38,547 tons for $52 million, a 16% increase in volume and a 31% increase in value. However, asparagus exports experienced a decline, with a drop of 8% in volume and 13% in value, totaling 15,975 tons for $51 million.
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In the second quarter of 2024, the United States reaffirmed its position as the main market for Peruvian agro-exports, acquiring products for $425 million, which represents an increase of 17% compared to the same period of the previous year. According to FreshFruit, among the Peruvian products sent to the United States, the most notable were avocados, with just over 20% participation; followed by the mandarin, with 12%; and asparagus, with 11.8%. The latter had one of the best performances in the quarter. Regarding avocado shipments, these totaled 44,791 tons for $96 million, this being 11% more in volume and 35% more in value than the second quarter of 2023. The price was favored by 21%, reaching the price of fruit at $2.15 per kilogram. The presentation that dominated the offices was the fresh one, with almost 99% participation. As for the mandarin, it managed to climb one position, with a total purchased of 38,547 tons for $52 million. Compared to 2023, this was 16% higher in ...
Source: AgroPeru
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