Banana shipments from Peru totaled 123,790 tons for US$ 87 million in the first eight months of 2022
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Peru
Published Sep 26, 2022
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(Agraria.pe) In 2021, banana exports worldwide exceeded 22 million tons. However, in the last two years, various factors affected both the demand and the production of this fruit throughout the world. In Peru, the areas planted with bananas have been reduced in recent years. In 2019, about 162,917 hectares were reported, but by 2020 they were about to fall below 162,000 hectares. Although there are no more recent official figures, it is estimated that these values have fallen slightly in 2022 due to the departure of various investors and businessmen due to the fall in the profitability of the crop.
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(Agraria.pe) In 2021, banana exports worldwide exceeded 22 million tons. However, in the last two years, various factors affected both the demand and the production of this fruit throughout the world. In Peru, the areas planted with bananas have been reduced in recent years. In 2019, about 162,917 hectares were reported, but by 2020 they were about to fall below 162,000 hectares. Although there are no more recent official figures, it is estimated that these values have fallen slightly in 2022 due to the departure of various investors and businessmen due to the fall in the profitability of the crop. From January to August 2022, banana shipments from Peru totaled 123,790 tons worth US$87 million. This meant a 16% drop in both value and volume and will mean the fourth consecutive year of decline. Evolution of banana shipments in recent yearsPeruvian bananas have had a particular export dynamic in the last eight years. From 2015 to 2018, shipment growth remained stable, averaging 9% ...
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