Peru: Watermelon exports reached 16,286 tons for US$ 2.6 million in 2022, showing a drop of by 11% in volume and by 16% in value

Published 2023년 2월 1일

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In 2022, Peru's watermelon exports saw a decrease, with a reduction of 11% in volume and 16% in value, totaling 16,286 tons valued at US$ 2.6 million. The primary exporters were Corporación E&C Aquafish S.A.C. and Imports Exports Agrícolas San Joaquín, accounting for 18% of the total weight. The exported varieties included Delta, Santa Amelia, Lady, Santa Matilde, Boxy, Embassy, and Afrodita, with Delta and Santa Amelia being the most popular. The majority of the exports were to South America, with Ecuador and Chile being the main recipients, importing 6,000 tons and 10,282 tons, respectively.

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In 2022, the export of watermelon by Peru reached 16,286 tons for US$ 2.6 million, registering a contraction of -11% in volume and -16% in value, compared to what was obtained in 2021. The main exporting companies were Corporación E&C Aquafish S.A.C. and Imports Exports Agrícolas San Joaquín, with 1,448 and 1,417 tons, respectively, which together represented 18% of the total weight exported. Regarding the varieties exported, they were very diverse, highlighting the Delta, Santa Amelia, Lady, Santa Matilde, Boxy, Embassy and Afrodita. The first two were the most exported, with 752 and 530 tons shipped, respectively. Regarding the destinations of the product, South America has been the region that concentrated almost all the shipments of fresh watermelon. Ecuador was the main ...

Source: Portaldelcampo