Peru's tomato exports fell 35% in volume and 57% in value in September

Published 2024년 10월 31일

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In September 2024, Peru's tomato exports saw a significant decrease with a total volume of 1,868 tons, valued at US$ 2.39 million, marking a 35% drop in volume and a 57% decrease in value compared to the same month in the previous year. The average price per kilogram also fell by 33% to US$ 1.28. The exports were distributed to 10 destinations, with Colombia, Ecuador, and Brazil being the primary markets. Colombia accounted for 33% of the total exports, followed by Ecuador with 21% and Brazil with 15%. The marketing companies responsible for these exports included Icatom S.A. (89%), Agrícola Don Angel S.A.C. (8%), and Virú S.A. (3%).

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(Agraria.pe) In September 2024, tomato exports from Peru totaled 1,868 tons for US$ 2.39 million, showing a drop of -35% in volume and -57% in value versus what was reported in the same month of the previous year. The average price was US$ 1.28 per kilogram (-33%). Tomato supplies reached 10 destinations during the month, with a greater number of Latin American countries standing out among them. The main market was Colombia (33% share), with 542 tons valued at US$ 789,000. In this market, tomatoes were sold at an average price of US$ 1.45 per kilogram. Ecuador was the second destination (21%), with a volume of 387 tons and an export value of US$ 508,000. The average price in this market was US$ 1.31 per kilogram. Closing the podium, Brazil (15%) recorded shipments of 290 tons of tomatoes worth US$ 367,000. Tomatoes reached an average price of US$ 1.26 per kilogram in this market. Tomato ...

Source: Agraria