Colombia consolidated itself as the first destination for fresh onions from Peru in April of this year

Peru exported 5,976 tons of fresh onions valued at US$ 1.6 million in April of this year, representing a 77% increase in volume and 88% in value compared to the same month in 2024. The average price stood at US$ 0.26 per kilogram, showing a slight increase of 6.1% compared to the previous year. Colombia consolidated itself as the main destination, with 3,570 tons purchased for US$ 1 million, equivalent to 67% of total exports. Compared to April 2024, exports to this country grew 42% in volume and 76% in value, with a 24% increase in average price, rising from US$ 0.24 to US$ 0.29 per kilogram. Bolivia occupied second place, with 1,492 tons worth nearly US$ 300,000, representing 22% of total shipments. Remittances to this market increased more than 25 times in volume and more than 8 times in value compared to April 2024. However, the average price fell 63%, dropping from US$ 0.63 to US$ 0.23 per kilogram. This increase in onion exports to the neighboring country was due, in part, ...