Peruvian shipments of canned hearts of palm fell 4% in volume but grew 5% in value

Heart of Palm

Vegetables

Peru

Market & Price Trends

Published Nov 6, 2023

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Between January and September of this year, Peru exported 3,440 tons of canned hearts of palm worth US$ 9.5 million. Although there was a 4% decrease in volume compared to the same period in 2022, there was a 5% increase in value. France was the largest export market, followed by the United States, Chile, Spain, and Belgium. The Chilean market showed significant growth, which indicates potential for Peru to increase its palm heart exports internationally.

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(Agraria.pe) Between January and September of this year, Peru exported 3,440 tons of canned hearts of palm for US$ 9.5 million, showing a decrease of - 4% in volume, but an increase of +5% in value compared to the same period of 2022. The main export markets were France (43% share), United States (17%), Chile (12%), Spain (9%) and Belgium (7%). Regarding France, it acquired 1,472 tons for US$ 3.9 million, which represented a 2% drop in volume, but a 7% increase in value. For the North American country, shipments totaled 592 tons for US$ 1.9 million, which meant a decrease of 15% in volume and 6% in value, compared to last year. However, Chile was presented as a potential market for palm heart. Exports totaled 404 tons worth US$ 0.8 million, which caused the Chilean market to grow 57% in volume and 61% in value. Currently, ...

Source: Agraria