Peru exported 42,175 tons of artichokes for US$ 114.1 million between January and November

(Agraria.pe) In November of this year, artichoke exports from Peru reached 7,865 tons for US$ 17.7 million, which represented an increase of 7% in volume and 9% in value compared to what was reported in the same month of 2023. The average price was US$ 2.25 per kilogram, which implied a reduction of 2%. Despite the recent positive results (October and November), the cumulative figure has not been exceeded, which from January to November totaled 42,175 tons (+1%) for US$ 114.1 million (-5%), with an average price of US$ 2.71 (-6%). In November 2024, artichokes were shipped basically in their processed form (95%), especially in preserves. Export logistics were mainly channeled through DP World, which managed 52% of shipments, followed by APM Terminals, with 48%. Peruvian artichokes were sent from these terminals to 17 destinations. The United States and Spain had the same weight, with a 40% share each, followed by France, with 7%. In the month analyzed this year, the United States ...