Peruvian exports of cocoa and derivatives grew 415% in value and 116% in volume in July 2024

(Agraria.pe) In July 2024, Peruvian exports of cocoa and derivatives reached US$ 188 million for 22,501 tons, showing an increase of +415% in value and +116% in volume compared to US$ 37 million for 10,436 tons reported in the same month of the previous year. Additionally, in the month analyzed this year, the average price per kilogram of cocoa closed higher, with an increase of +139%, going from US$ 3.51 to US$ 8.37 per kilogram. Peruvian cocoa exports were mainly in grain (76%), complemented by butter (15%), powder (5%), processed (3%) and paste (2%). In addition, they reached 48 destinations, exceeding by 11 those registered in the same month of 2023. The main markets were the United States (22% of the total), with US$ 41 million (4,328 tons at an average price of US$ 9.48 per kilogram); Indonesia (20%), with US$ 37 million (5,029 tons at a price of US$ 7.41 per kilogram); and Malaysia (15%), with US$ 28 million (3,349 tons at a price of US$ 8.44 per kilogram). The most ...