Peruvian pineapple exports grew in the second quarter of the year

Published Aug 4, 2024

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In the second quarter of 2024, Peru's pineapple exports saw a significant increase, with volume rising by 218% to 1,999 tons and value increasing by 103% to $5.2 million compared to the same period in the previous year. The average price per kilogram dropped by 36% to $2.61. The exporting markets expanded to 11, surpassing the previous year's six, with the United States accounting for 90.9% of the exports. The exports were predominantly canned pineapple (68.1%), valued at $3.6 million. Among the leading exporters were Procesadora Laran S.A.C., Agrícola Los Medanos S.A., Gandules Inc. S.A.C., Greenbox S.A.C., and Unión de Negocios Corporativos S.A.C.

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Peruvian pineapple exports reached 1,999 tons worth $5.2 million in the second quarter of 2024, representing a growth of 218% in volume and 103% in value compared to the previous year. According to FreshFruit, the average price was $2.61 per kilogram, 36% less than in the same period in 2023. In addition, last year's six destinations were surpassed, reaching a total of 11 markets in this period. The United States led as the main market for pineapple with 90.9% share. This resulted in shipments worth $4.7 million for 1,808 tons ($2.63 per kilogram). Behind were Chile, with 4.7%, which purchased $248,000 (125 tons at an average price of $1.99 per kilogram) and France, with 2.2%, which purchased $116,000 (34 tons at an average price of $3.41 per kilogram). Canned pineapple exported dominated the export (68.1% share) with shipments of 1,443 tons valued at ...

Source: AgroPeru