Peru: Cape gooseberry exports grew by 47% in volume and value in July

Published Sep 15, 2024

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In July 2024, Peruvian aguaymanto exports surged by 47% in both volume and value compared to the previous year, with 79 tons shipped for $553,000. The average price remained stable at $6.99 per kilogram. The number of export destinations increased to 13, with the Netherlands, the United States, and Germany being the top markets. The Netherlands imported 39 tons for $250,000, while the U.S. saw significant growth, importing 13 tons for $135,000. Germany, however, experienced a decline in both volume and value. The exports were primarily dispatched through Euroandinos Port Terminals, Jorge Chávez International Airport, and APM Terminals, involving 14 Peruvian companies.

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Peruvian aguaymanto exports exceeded expectations in July 2024, thanks to an increase in destinations and a higher volume shipped. Peru shipped 79 tons of this fruit for $553,000, representing a 47% increase in both volume and value compared to July last year, according to FreshFruit. Meanwhile, the average price remained practically unchanged (+0.2%), averaging $6.99 per kilogram. The destinations supplied by aguaymanto were 13, that is, five more than the previous year. The Netherlands remained the main one (45% share), followed by the United States (24%) and Germany (14%). The Dutch market acquired 39 tons for $250,000, with a price of $6.42 per kilogram. This meant a 13% growth in volume, 37% in value and 22% in price. The United States, for its part, was positioned as the second destination, displacing Germany and Canada. With 13 tons received, worth $135,000, it showed a growth of 723% in volume and 649% in value. This growth generated a 9% drop in price, which averaged ...

Source: AgroPeru