Analysis of Peruvian fruit exports in the first half of the year

Published Sep 17, 2024

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Fluctuante's report on Peruvian agricultural exports for the first half of 2024 reveals mixed results for key fruits due to adverse weather conditions. Avocados were the leading export product, despite issues with caliber, followed by table grapes and blueberries, which experienced significant growth of 112% despite challenges like cold and late pruning. Mangoes were the sixth-largest agricultural export, with the United States as the main market. David Sandoval, Fluctuante's CEO, highlighted the need for moderate supply and strategic marketing to avoid price drops. The upcoming opening of the Port of Chancay in November is anticipated to improve the logistical situation for producers.

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A few days ago, Fluctuante presented the latest report on Peruvian agricultural exports for the first six months of 2024. Portalfruticola.com spoke with the CEO-commercial director of Fluctuante, David Sandoval, who analyzed the behavior of the main Peruvian fruits. Sandoval was clear in saying that, as a country, they have had some damage compared to last year with adverse weather effects, "which have moved some products this year, specifically blueberries, where we have had a contraction at the beginning of this campaign, precisely because of the adverse changes of last year and which are just now being seen, since it is mainly due to late pruning." David Sandoval, CEO-commercial director of Fluctuante. He added that agricultural export products compared to the first half of the year have had a behavior that is not as positive as double digits as they were used to, "but we have grown." In the case of avocados, the CEO of Fluctuante indicated that the sector is having problems ...

Source: MXfruit