Peruvian mango volumes are expected to increase up to 25% in the 2022-23 season

Published 2022년 11월 25일

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For the 2022-2023 mango season, logistics operators are offering shipments with shorter transit times to the US to avoid the poor condition of the fruit from last season. Despite challenges like high freight prices and lack of containers, a strong season is expected with an increase in volumes. Demand is strong for larger fruits, while demand for smaller fruits is low. Initial shipments will be of the Kent variety. The mango is identified as one of Peru's main export fruits and undergoes hydrothermal treatment to ensure it is pest-free.

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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. 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 ...

Source: AgroNegociosPerú