Peruvian exports of fresh pomegranates fell by 10% in volume, but grew 7.7% in value between January and May 2023

Published 2023년 6월 19일

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The article provides an overview of Peru's pomegranate export performance from January to May 2023, highlighting a decrease in volume but an increase in value compared to the previous year. The average price per kilogram has seen a significant rise, contributing to the value increase despite the lower volume. The integration of new pomegranate-producing regions, such as Tacna, is anticipated to mitigate the volume drop in the future. The Netherlands continues to be the largest importer, but the United States and Russia have seen growth in imports. The Wonderful pomegranate variety dominates exports, with some new varieties attempting to cater to the Asian market. Leading exporting companies have been Exportadora Frutícola del Sur S.A., Pomica Perú S.A.C., and Corporación Agrícola S.A.C., with their main markets being the Netherlands, the United States, and the United Kingdom.

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(Agraria.pe) The Granada season is entering its final stage (it ends at the end of June) and although the volume continues to be below the previous campaign, the value exported has managed to recover in recent weeks. From January to May of this year, Peru exported 43,000 tons of fresh pomegranates for US$87 million, showing a 10% drop in volume, but an increase of +7.7% in value compared to 48,000 tons for US$81. million registered in the same period of 2022. The 20% jump in price is what has allowed the value to improve this year despite the drop in volume. On average, the price of this 2023 has been located at US$ 2 per kilogram. The consolidation of new Peruvian regions in the production of granda should compensate the drop in volume in the future. In April, for example, Tacna made its first important shipments of pomegranates abroad. Exports from this region totaled 54 tons for a value close to US$ 100,000. Its destination was the American, Canadian and Russian markets. This ...

Source: Agraria