Peruvian mango volumes are expected to increase up to 25% in the 2022-23 season
Fresh Mango
Peru
Published Nov 26, 2022
Tridge summary
The long transit times in the 2021/22 season meant that the fruit arrived at the destination ports in poor condition. For the upcoming 2022-2023 season, logistics operators are offering shipments with shorter transit times of 28-33 days to the US. Despite the late start, mango shippers expect a strong season. “This is by far the best Peruvian fruit I have seen in years. This year Peru has very beautiful fruits to offer, which is excellent news," says Daniel Ibarra, owner of Splendid by Porvenir.
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A 20-25 percent increase in volumes is expected this season. An increase complemented by the projections of Mango Boards that expect an increase of 18% year on year. Due to higher volumes, shipments to the US are expected to begin earlier than usual, around the first week of December. Peruvian exporters, however, continue to struggle with high freight prices and the lack of containers, which, as the Peruvian Association of Mango Producers and Exporters (APEM) recently warned, continues to be a concern for the new campaign. “The cost of shipping went from 40% to 80% of the cost of packaging and shipping. This caused the business result to be negative and, in some cases, the bankruptcy of companies that could not afford the costs", recalls the union, referring to the 2021/22 campaign. Demand for larger fruits such as 6s, 7s, 8s and 9s is strong, while demand for smaller fruits such as 10s and 12s is relatively low. Steady movement is expected throughout December and into January. ...
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