Peru: Passion fruit registered an increase of 34.5% in its exports in the first quarter

Shipments of Peruvian passion fruit totaled 4,244 tons for US$ 14.1 million in the first quarter. Compared to the previous year, exports grew 34.5% in value and 42.9% in volume. The average price was US$ 3.3 per kilogram, 5.7% less than what was received in the same period of 2023. In addition, the 18 destinations reached the previous year were exceeded, reaching a total of 26 places in this period. The Netherlands led as the main destination for passion fruit exports, representing 54.9% of the share. This translated into shipments worth US$ 7.7 million and 2,166 tons, with an average price of US$ 3.6 per kilogram. In second position, the United States, with 12.9%, represented US$ 1.8 million and 406 tons at an average price of US$ 4.5 per kilogram; and France, with 10.1%, generated US$ 1.4 million and 581 tons at an average price of US$ 2.4 per kilogram. Chile, with a 7.7% share of total exports, represented revenues of US$ 1.1 million and shipments of 356 tons at an average ...