Peru exported 6,348 tons of ginger for US$ 11.9 million in November 2024

Published 2024년 12월 11일

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In November 2024, Peru's ginger exports saw a decrease of 14% in volume and 27% in value compared to November 2023, with a total of 6,348 tons exported for US$ 11.9 million. The average price per kilogram also dropped by 15% to US$ 1.87. The climate and perceptions about the quality of Peruvian ginger in Europe contributed to this decline. Despite these challenges, a 34% increase in the average price to US$ 2.15 helped mitigate the damage. The United States was the leading importer of Peruvian ginger in November 2024, accounting for 49% of the total imports. Overall, 71 exporters, led by Vancard Perú S.A.C., JCH Agroexportaciones S.A.C., and Elisur Organic S.A.C., participated in the ginger market in November 2024.

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(Agraria.pe) In November 2024, 6,348 tons of ginger were exported for US$ 11.9 million, which represented a reduction of -14% in volume and -27% in value compared to the same month in 2023. Likewise, the average price registered a drop of -15%, standing at US$ 1.87 per kilogram. With this result, a decrease is observed in the annual cumulative, which closed with 46,427 tons (-34%) and a value of US$ 100 million (-14%). What lessened the blow to the income of agro-exporters was the increase of +34% in the average price, which stood at US$ 2.15. The climatic conditions played a crucial role in this result, as they caused a lower production and, therefore, a decrease in the availability of ginger. In addition, the perception on the European continent was not favorable due to the informality of Peruvian operations, which generated doubts about the quality of the product. The main presentations of ginger exported in November alone were: fresh (96%) and processed (4%). 6,185 tons of ...

Source: Agraria