Áncash is positioned as the largest organic avocado producing region in Peru

Published 2022년 10월 10일

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The article highlights the significant contribution of the Ancash region in Peru's organic avocado exports, accounting for 63% of the country's total export volume from January to July 2022. Despite a disappointing price drop for avocado producers in 2022, the sector has witnessed a steady growth in production and exports over the past few years. The top avocado exporting companies in Peru include Westfalia Fruit Perú SAC, Avocado Packing Company SAC, and Camposol SA, among others. These companies have sold over 200 thousand tons of avocado to global markets, which along with Ancash, contributes to Peru's position as a major avocado exporter, reaching over 424 thousand tons in the first seven months of 2022.

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(Agraria.pe) The Ancash region exported more than 4,400 tons of organic avocado during the months of January to July 2022. The main producing areas are located in the Nepeña, Santa and Casma valleys, where farmers have opted for a more ecological and healthy. According to figures from ADEX, processed by the Service for Integral Development (Sedir), the amount exported from Áncash represents 63% of the more than 7,007 tons that Peru sold to different countries in the world. There is also the La Libertad region with more than 1,212 tons (17%), Lima with 1,075 tons (15%), Ica with 249 tons (4%), Lambayeque with 43 tons (1%) and Cerro de Pasco with 24 tons. The fruit was sold to the United States, Europe and Asia. The amount of the export exceeded US$ 14,923,000. General export Sedir also reported that the first seven months of this year have meant a total national export of avocado, organic and conventional, of 424 thousand tons for a value of US$ 727,846,000. The figure ...

Source: Agraria