Peruvian watermelon exports drop 62% in volume and 75% in value in the first quarter of 2023

Published 2023년 5월 9일

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Exports of fresh watermelon from Peru in the first quarter of 2023 saw a significant decrease, with volume dropping by 62% to 2,000 tons and value decreasing by 75% to US$ 293,000, compared to the same period in the previous year. The majority of these exports, 73%, were to Chile, with the remainder going to Ecuador. Chile paid an average of US$0.1 per kilogram, while Ecuador paid US$0.25. The Santa Matilde variety was the most exported.

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(Agraria.pe) In the first quarter of 2023, exports of fresh watermelon from Peru totaled 2,000 tons for US$ 293,000, registering a drop of 62% in volume and 75% in value, compared to 5,300 tons per US$ 1.1 million obtained in the same period of the previous year. Regarding destinations, South America concentrated the total exports of fresh watermelon in the first quarter, as usual. Chile was the main importer, acquiring 1.4 tons (73% of the total volume) for US$153,000 (52% of the total value). For its part, Ecuador concentrated the rest of the purchases, with 559 tons valued at US$ 139,000. On the price side, in Chilean territory an average of US$0.1 per kilogram was paid, while in Ecuador it reached US$0.25. Regarding the monthly distribution of shipments, March concentrated the highest volume and value exported, with 1.1 tons (56% of the total volume) of fresh watermelon for an amount of US$ ...

Source: Agraria