Peruvian mango exports reached 11,638 tons for US$ 22.5 million in October

Published Nov 19, 2024

Tridge summary

In October 2024, Peruvian mango exports saw a significant surge, with a 218% increase in volume and an 181% increase in value compared to the same month in 2023, reaching 11,638 tons and generating US$ 22.5 million despite a 12% drop in average price. However, adverse weather conditions and logistical issues had led to a decrease in mango production by 64% and value by 35% throughout the year. The exports were predominantly fresh mangoes (67%) and frozen mangoes (30%), with the United States being the primary importer. The leadership in exports was shifted among Jumar Perú S.A.C., Agroindustria Frutos de Oro S.A.C., and Virú S.A., highlighting the participation of 124 exporters in the market.

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(Agraria.pe) In October 2024, mango exports achieved a significant rebound after several negative months. 11,638 tons were exported, generating US$ 22.5 million, which represented an increase of +218% in volume and +181% in value compared to what was reported in the same month of 2023. Despite the positive performance in October, the average price registered a fall of -12%, standing at US$ 1.94 per kilogram. However, this progress did not manage to reverse the accumulated decrease in the year, which closed with 101,207 tons (-64%) and a value of US$ 267 million (-35%). Adverse weather conditions played a crucial role in this result, as they caused a lower availability of mango. And if that were not enough, logistical complications were added to meet export commitments. Heavy rains, flooding and high temperatures severely affected various mango producing regions. These conditions reduced crop yields, delayed tree flowering and increased the fruit's susceptibility to diseases, which ...

Source: Agraria