Peru exported 17,872 tons of strawberries for US$ 32.6 million between January and October 2024

Published 2024년 11월 27일

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In October 2024, Peruvian strawberry exports experienced a significant boost, with a total of 7,253 tons exported earning US$ 13.7 million, marking a 70% increase in volume and 75% increase in value compared to the same month in the previous year. The average price per kilogram also rose by 3% to US$ 1.89. Despite this positive trend in October, the year still suffered a decline in strawberry exports, with a total of 17,872 tons exported, down by 31%, and a total value of US$ 32.6 million, down by 24% year-on-year. The majority of the exports were in the form of frozen strawberries, with 98%, and were mainly distributed to 13 destinations, with the United States, Canada, and Japan being the top three.

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(Agraria.pe) Peruvian strawberry exports in October 2024 totaled 7,253 tons for US$ 13.7 million, which represented an increase of 70% in volume and 75% in value. The average price was US$ 1.89 per kilogram, which implied an increase of 3%. Despite the positive result (also recorded in September 2024), the bad year for strawberries has not been reversed, which until the end of October totaled shipments of 17,872 tons (-31%) for US$ 32.6 million (-24%). In October of this year, Peruvian strawberries were shipped basically in their frozen form (98%). Export logistics were mainly channeled through APM Terminals, which managed 55% of shipments, followed by DP World, with 42%. Peruvian strawberries were sent from these terminals to 13 destinations. The main destination was the United States, with a 54% share; followed by Canada, with 23%; and Japan, with 10%. The United States received 3,897 tons of Peruvian strawberries worth US$ 7.3 million (US$ 1.89 per kilogram), consolidating ...

Source: Agraria