Peruvian fresh onion exports grow 11% in volume, but fall 6% in value in February 2025.

Published Mar 18, 2025

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In February 2025, Peruvian fresh onion exports increased by 11% in volume but decreased by 6% in value, with the average price dropping by 15.5% to US$0.43 per kilogram. Spain became the dominant market, followed by the United States and Colombia, which experienced a significant increase in Peruvian onion imports. The exports were primarily handled through the General San Martín – Paracas Port Terminal and DP World. The article discusses the potential for market diversification as the shift towards emerging markets like Colombia offsets the dependence on the United States and price volatility.

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(Agraria.pe) In February 2025, Peruvian fresh onion exports totaled 17,799 tons for US$7.69 million, representing an 11% increase in volume but a 6% decrease in value. This reduction was accompanied by a -15.5% drop in the average price, which stood at US$0.43 per kilogram. In the second month of this year, fresh onions from Peru reached 13 destinations, of which Spain consolidated its position as the main market, displacing the United States in second place. 6,116 tons were shipped to Spain for US$3.14 million, representing a 41% share. Although volume grew by 6%, value decreased by 3%, reflecting a -9% decrease in the average price, which stood at US$0.51 per kilogram. Among the main Peruvian exporters supplying this market were Novoliz S.A. (17%) and Alpa Sweet E.I.R.L. (16%), of which Novoliz remained the main supplier, as it was last year. In second place, the United States imported 5,493 tons of Peruvian onions valued at US$2.52 million, representing a decrease of -7% in ...

Source: Agraria