Peruvian exports of aguaymanto commonly known as Cape gooseberry reached 288 tons for US $ 2,659,000 in 2020

Published May 4, 2021

Tridge summary

The Peruvian native fruit, aguaymanto, has seen a slight increase in production in 2019, reaching 1,607 tons from 1,553 tons in 2018, but a decrease in harvested area. In 2020, exports of the fruit fell by 20.2% in volume and 23.15% in value, primarily to the United States. Colombia is the largest producer of aguaymanto, followed by Peru and Ecuador. There is potential for growth in the national and international market due to the fruit's superfood status and high demand for natural, organic, and functional fruits. Efforts are needed to update production statistics, strengthen productive chains, and develop strategic plans for the cultivation of aguaymanto.

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Original content

(Agraria.pe) The aguaymanto is a native fruit of Peru, native to the Andes. In our country this fruit -considered superfood- is grown by small producers of family farming in the mountains. This was indicated by the specialist of the Commercial Intelligence Unit of Sierra and Selva Exportadora, María Esther Wong, who pointed out that this product has many expectations and growth potential for Peru both in the national and international market, due to the high demand for fruits with natural, organic and functional characteristics. He explained that in 2019, the national production of aguaymanto reached 1,607 tons, reflecting an increase of 3.47% compared to the 1,553 tons produced in 2018. In 2019, 311 hectares of aguaymanto were harvested in our country, 6.05% less than the 331 hectares harvested in 2018. The average productive yield went from 4.7 T / ha in 2018 to 5.2 T / ha in 2019. He added that the main aguaymanto producing regions in 2019 were: Huánuco with 1,263 tons (210 ...

Source: Agraria