According to Agrodata, Peru exported 1,507,909 kilos of turmeric worth $2,699,797 between January and March 2026, representing a 1% increase in volume but a 2% decrease in value compared to the same period in 2025. In the first quarter of 2025, exports amounted to 1,570,713 kilos, worth $2,957,438. The average export price at the beginning of 2026 fell to $1.79 per kilo, down from $1.85 per kilo a year earlier, reflecting a decrease in unit yields despite slightly higher shipment volumes. Exports increased steadily throughout the quarter. In January 2026, Peru shipped 321,870 kilos worth $628,978, at an average price of $1.95 per kilo. February exports reached 425,970 kilos worth $811,499, with an average price of $1.91 per kilo. March recorded the highest monthly shipments, with a total of 760,068 kilos worth $1,259,320, while the average price dropped to $1.66 per kilo, down from $1.70 per kilo in March 2025. Data on market distribution show that the Netherlands remained the leading destination for Peruvian turmeric in 2026, accounting for $1,434,950, or 53% of the total export value. Canada followed with $422,002 (16%), while Spain received $269,667 (10%). Other markets included Mexico with $137,837 (5%), Chile with $100,559 (4%), and Argentina with $44,850 (2%). Other destinations together accounted for $289,932, or 11% of exports. Source and charts: agrodataperu.com