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The Peruvian Hass Avocado Producers Association (Prohass) anticipates exporting 466 thousand tons of Hass avocado in 2021, a significant increase compared to the previous year. From January to April, 130 thousand tons have already been exported, generating between $200 and $250 million. Over the past five years, avocado exports have seen a consistent annual growth of around 15%. Despite the pandemic, Peru remains a competitive force in the global market, especially in Europe, where it is the market leader.
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Juan Carlos Paredes Rosales, president of the Peruvian Hass Avocado Producers Association (Prohass), said that a total of 466 thousand tons of Hass avocado is expected to be exported this year. In an interview for Agronoticias, he explained that to date (January-April), around 130 thousand tons have been exported, worth between US $ 200 and US $ 250 million. He also added that it is an increase of almost double in volume, compared to the same period last year. In prices there is an increase of around 20%. The head of Prohass emphasized that in 2020, almost 370 thousand tons have been exported, for US $ 700 million and that in the last 5 years, exports have been increasing around 15% per year, on average. “As for prices, these have been a bit low, due to the pandemic and the lack of boats. The supply was concentrated in Europe, with many more shipments, and a little impact on prices. 2020 was not a bad year, but prices had a drop compared to 2019, "he said. On the other hand, he ...
Source: PEagronoticias
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