Peru increases its exports of figs, but with lower value

Through the end of September 2023, Peru experienced a 15% increase in fig export volume, reaching 536 tons, but with a 10% decrease in value, totaling $2.2 million, according to FreshFruit. This decrease in the value of exports is mainly attributed to lower purchases by the United Kingdom, which was the main destination in 2022. This decrease led the country to fall to third place among fresh fig destinations by 2023. country reduced its demanded volume by 49% and its value by 60%, purchasing only 103 tons for $400,000. Regarding other destinations for fresh figs, the Netherlands ranked first by purchasing 187 tons for $900,000, increasing its volume by 100% and its value by 82%. The United States, second on the list, also showed a notable performance by purchasing 186 tons for $500,000, showing an increase in volume of 254% and value of 45%. ...