Peruvian artichoke exports totaled 7,865 MT for $17.7 million in November 2024

In November 2024, Peruvian artichoke exports, as in October, exceeded the shipments recorded in the same months of 2023. In total, 7,865 tons were shipped for a value of $17.7 million, which represented an increase of 7% in volume and 9% in value, compared to the same period of the previous year, according to FreshFruit. The average price was $2.25 per kilogram, which implied a reduction of 2%. Despite the recent positive results, the cumulative figure has not been exceeded, which until the end of November totaled shipments of 42,175 tons (+1%) for $114.1 million (-5%), with an average price of $2.71 (-6%). The artichoke was shipped basically in its processed form (95%), especially in preserves. Export logistics were mainly channeled through DP World, which managed 52% of shipments, followed by APM Terminals, with 48%. Peruvian artichokes were sent from these terminals to 17 destinations. The United States and Spain had the same weight, with a share of 40% each, followed by ...