Grapes, blueberries, and avocado lead the fruit exports of Peru

Published Jul 1, 2021

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Peru's fruit exports have seen a significant increase over the past decade, reaching $ 3.8 billion in 2020 and making the country one of the top 10 fruit exporting nations in the world since 2017. The growth is primarily driven by grapes, blueberries, and avocados, with the United States and the EU-28 accounting for over 75% of exports. Peru's table grape production has grown continuously since 2001, nearly fivefold, and has increased its market share in the Southern Hemisphere, challenging Chile's dominance. The country ships to over 50 countries and has seen a doubling of US table grape imports over the past five years, with the value exceeding $ 480 million in 2019.

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Peru's fruit exports have grown rapidly over the past 10 years, rising from just $ 540 million in 2010 to $ 3.8 billion in 2020, with Peru ranking among the top 10 fruit exporting countries in the world since 2017. Although Chile remains the leading exporter to the Southern Hemisphere, Peru has reached other major Southern Hemisphere suppliers, such as Ecuador and South Africa. Grapes, blueberries and avocados drive Peru's fruit exports, followed by a steady increase in citrus and mangoes. In 2020, the United States and the EU-28 accounted for over 75% of Peru's exports, while China, Hong Kong and Canada each accounted for around 5%. Table grapes World exports of table grapes, destined for fresh consumption, have been steadily increasing for decades. Driven by strong growth in consumer demand, world exports have more than doubled since 2001 to a forecast of 3.4 million tonnes in 2020. While the southern hemisphere, led by Chile, used to dominate world trade, the the last decade ...

Source: Corriereortofrutticolo