Peru exported 4,037 tons of tomatoes in the first quarter of the year

Published 2024년 6월 1일

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During the first quarter of 2024, Peru experienced a slight decrease in tomato exports by volume but a rise in value, totaling 4,037 tons worth $7.3 million, a 5.4% decrease in volume but a 5.7% increase in value due to a higher average price per kilogram. The country exported to 12 countries, up from 10 the previous year, with Colombia, Ecuador, and Bolivia being the primary recipients. Tomato paste was the dominant form of export, accounting for 99.9% of shipments, with Icatom S.A. being the leading exporter.

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During the first quarter of 2024, Peru exported 4,037 tons of tomatoes worth $7.3 million, which represented a 5.4% decrease in volume, but a 5.7% increase in value thanks to an 11.7% increase in the average price per kilogram, which was quoted at $1.8, according to FreshFruit. In terms of export destinations, in this 2024 period, Peruvian tomatoes expanded to 12, compared to 10 the previous year. The main one was Colombia, with 1,877 tons for $3.5 million, representing 48.0% of the total exported shipments, with an average price of $1.9 per kilogram. They were followed by Ecuador, with a 19.4% share (832 tons valued at $1.4 million at a price of $1.7 per kilogram) and Bolivia, with an 8.5% share (311 tons valued at $622,000 at a ...

Source: AgroPeru