Peruvian mandarin exports reached their fourth month of growth in September

Peruvian mandarin exports added their fourth consecutive month of growth in September 2024, shipping 24,714 tons for $32.86 million, which represented an increase of 4.8% in volume and 6.7% in value compared to the same month of the previous year. According to FreshFruit, the month closed with a slight increase of 1.8% in price, which averaged $1.33 per kilogram. As for presentations, 89.5% corresponded to fresh mandarins, while the remaining 10.5% was processed mandarin, including juices and preserves. Of all mandarin exports, the United States was the main destination in September 2024 (47.4% share), with 11,209 tons for $15.58 million ($1.39 per kilogram). Behind were Mexico (14.9%), with 3,642 tons for $4.90 million ($1.35 per kilogram); the Netherlands (12.0%), with 3,095 tons for $3.95 million ($1.28 per kilogram); the United Kingdom (7.7%), with 2,050 tons for $2.53 million ($1.23 per kilogram); and Russia (3.1%), with 960 tons for $1.02 million ($1.06 per kilogram). Among ...