From the beginning of the quarantine until May 17, agro-exports by air fell by volume 17%

Published Jun 5, 2020

Tridge summary

Between January and May 17, 2020, Peruvian agro-exports transported by air saw a 3% decrease compared to the same period in 2019, totaling 29,000 tons. This decline is due to a significant drop in the export volumes of asparagus, pomegranate, blueberries, flowers, and peas, while mango and avocado exports increased. The reduction is more pronounced if measured from the start of the quarantine in March, with a 17% decrease in comparison to the previous year. However, there has been a slight recovery in recent weeks as airlines have implemented creative solutions and quarantine measures. The future of air transport of agricultural products remains uncertain, with projections showing lower volumes compared to previous years. Asparagus exports, in particular, may see a significant decrease of up to 20% for the rest of the year. Air transport currently accounts for 8% of Peruvian agro-exports, with asparagus being the dominant product.

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(Agraria.pe) From the beginning of this year until week 20 (May 17) Peruvian agro-exports that were transported by air reached 29 thousand tons, showing a reduction of 3% compared to slightly more than 30 thousand tons shipped in the same period of 2019, informed the commercial manager of Frío Aéreo Projects, Víctor Mercado. He pointed out that in that period the agro-export products by air that decreased their volumes were asparagus (-10%), pomegranate (-25%), blueberries (-56%), flowers (-26%), pea (-80%) ) and lettuce (-24%). However, shipments of mango and avocado increased 15% and 37%, respectively. He stressed that despite the fact that a high deceleration is not seen in said period, if it is analyzed only from the beginning of the quarantine, a greater fall is observed. In this sense, he said that from the beginning of the quarantine in week 12 (March 16) until week 20 (May 17), Peruvian agro-exports that were transported by air decreased in volume by 17% compared to 2019, ...

Source: Agraria