Peru exported 3,271 tons of strawberries for $5.76 million in September 2024

In September 2024, Peru exported 3,271 tons of strawberries, reaching a value of $5.76 million, representing an increase of 14.8% in volume and 13.8% in value compared to the same month of the previous year. However, the average price fell by 0.9%, going from $1.78 to $1.76 per kilogram, according to data from FreshFruit. The fruit was exported mainly in frozen form (94.2% of the total share), with 2,966 tons valued at $5.43 million. The remainder was processed strawberries (5.4%), with 301 tons valued at $310,000, while fresh strawberries (0.4%) had a minimal share. Strawberry shipments found receptivity in nine markets. The United States led as the main destination for strawberry exports (47.9% of total shipments). This resulted in shipments worth $2.76 million (1,611 tons at an average price of $1.71 per kilogram). Canada was in second place (34.8%), with $2.01 million (1,150 tons at an average price of $1.74 per kilogram). And South Korea (6.0%) closed the podium with $345,000 ...