Peruvian citrus were marked by the rise in fuel and fertilizer costs in 2022
Peru
Published Mar 28, 2023
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(Agraria.pe) Peruvian citrus was marked by the rise in fuel and fertilizer costs, together with the increase in the costs of maritime and land transport. However, they had less impact on exports. This is revealed by data from the Inform@cción consultancy, which indicated that in 2022 Peruvian citrus exports reached 264,355 tons, showing a slight contraction of -0.70% compared to the 266,189 tons shipped in 2021.
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During 2022, 79% of those exported corresponded to the mandarin category, 10% to the Tahiti lime, which in 2018 only had a 2% share. 4% of what was dispatched corresponded to oranges and 4% to tangelos. Sweet lemon reached a share of only 1%, as did Sutil lime and grapefruit. Within the category, the fruits that have grown the most in shipments have been tangerines and Tahiti limes. In 2018 mandarins, in exports, totaled 68% and in 2022 they reached 79%. Meanwhile, the Tahiti lime went from shipments of 5% in 2019 to 10% in 2022. Peru has a diversified share of the destination markets for its citrus, unlike Chile. During 2022, 59% of shipments were destined for North America, 25% Europe, 11% Latin America and 5% Asia. The country maintains citrus shipments throughout the year, but with a greater concentration between week 11 in March and week 43 in October, the period in which mandarin exports occur. The limes ...
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