Peruvian banana exports recovered in 2024

Published Feb 5, 2025

Tridge summary

In 2024, Peru's banana exports saw an 8% increase in volume and a 14% increase in value, amounting to 163,197 tons valued at $146.2 million. The average price per kilogram rose by 6% to $0.90. The exports were primarily directed to 35 destinations, with the Netherlands, United States, and Italy being the top three. The Netherlands received 30% of the total shipments, followed by the United States with 27%, and Italy with 9%. Euroandino Port Terminals – Paita managed 95% of the shipments. Pronatur S.A.C., Inka Crops S.A.C., and Agronegocios Los Ángeles S.A.C. were the leading exporters to the Netherlands, United States, and Italy, respectively.

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Peruvian banana exports in 2024 exceeded shipments from the previous year. In total, Peru shipped 163,197 tons of the fruit worth $146.2 million, representing an increase of 8% in volume and 14% in value. The average price was $0.90 per kilogram, registering an increase of 6%, according to FreshFruit. Bananas were shipped in fresh (95%) and processed (5%) formats. Export logistics were mainly channeled through Euroandino Port Terminals – Paita, which managed 95% of shipments. In total, Peruvian bananas reached 35 destinations (+9 compared to the previous year). The main markets experienced changes in their ranking, with the Netherlands maintaining its first position (30%), the United States in second place (27%) and Italy rising to third place (9%), overtaking other markets that occupied a higher position the previous year such as Belgium and Panama. The Netherlands received 57,756 tons of Peruvian bananas for $44.6 million ($0.77 per kilogram), consolidating itself as the main ...

Source: AgroPeru