Peru exported 1680 MT of tomatoes for $2.59 million in May 2024

Published 2024년 7월 9일

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In May 2024, Peru's tomato exports experienced a positive growth, with a total of 1,680 tons earning $2.59 million, marking a 33% increase in volume and a 14% increase in value compared to the same period in the previous year. Despite a 14% drop in price, the growth in volume and value shows a positive trend in the industry. The majority of the exports, 94%, were in the form of paste, with Brazil, Colombia, and Ecuador being the main importers. Icatom S.A. was the leading tomato exporter, contributing almost 94% to the total shipments.

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Peruvian tomato exports recorded positive results in May 2024, reaching a total of 1,680 tons worth $2.59 million. This represents growth of 33% in volume and 14% in value compared to the same month last year. According to FreshFruit, these figures were positive despite a 14% drop in price, with tomatoes trading at $1.54 per kilogram, down from $1.80 per kilogram the previous year. Most of the tomato exports were in paste form (94% of total shipments), reaching 1,656 tons for $2.45 million. Compared to 2023, pasta shipments increased by 32% in volume and 9% in value. The price of tomato paste fell to $1.48 per kilogram, representing a 17% reduction. Brazil was the main destination for tomato exports, with a 26% share, where 562 tons were shipped for $678,000 at an average price of $1.21 per kilogram. In second place, Colombia (25%) imported 349 tons for $643,000 at an average price of $1.84 per kilogram. Ecuador ranked third ...

Source: AgroPeru