Peru exported 95,503 tons of avocado for $187.2 million in May

Published 2024년 7월 15일

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In May 2024, Peruvian avocado exports saw a 25% decrease in volume but a 3% increase in value compared to May 2023, totaling 95,503 tons worth $187.2 million. This was due to a 38% increase in average price, which rose to $1.96 per kilogram. The exports were distributed to 37 destinations, with the Netherlands, Spain, and the United States being the most significant buyers. The majority of the exports were fresh avocados, accounting for 95.7% of shipments. The top exporters were Avocado Packing Company S.A.C., Camposol S.A., Westfalia Fruit Perú S.A., Corporación Agrolatina S.A.C., and Agrícola Cerro Prieto S.A.

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During May 2024, Peruvian avocado exports totaled 95,503 tons for $187.2 million, which meant 25% less in volume, but 3% more in value compared to the same month of 2023. Meanwhile, the average price had a growth of 38%, trading at $1.96 per kilogram, which compensated for the drop in volume. According to FreshFruit, 37 destinations were reached, one more than in 2023, with the Netherlands being the most relevant with purchases of $52.6 million (27,147 tons of avocado at an average price of $1.94 per kilogram) and a share of 28.1%. Spain (17.2%) ranked second, with purchases of $32.2 million (17,201 tons at an average price of $1.87 per kilogram). And the United States closed the podium (16.5%) with purchases for $30.9 million (14,280 tons at an average price of $2.17 per kilogram). The preferred presentation was ...

Source: AgroPeru