Peru exported 24,668 tons of Tahiti lemon for US$ 26 million in 2022

In 2022, Peruvian Tahiti lemon remittances totaled 24,668 tons for US$ 26 million. This has meant an increase of 38% in volume and 57% in value compared to 2021. The higher result in value was explained by the increase in the price received by importers (+14%), going from US$ 0.92 to US$1.04 per kilogram. This lemon variety reached more than 17 countries and was exported by 64 Peruvian companies. The main destinations were the United States (36% share), Chile (22%) and the United Kingdom (18%). Exports to the United States totaled 6,913 tons for US$9 million, 226% higher in volume and 278% higher in value compared to 2021. In this market, the average price was US$1.35 per kilogram, 16% higher. Regarding shipments to Chile, they reached 8,172 tons for US$ 6 million, 13% lower in volume and 16% lower in value compared to the previous period. The price paid in this market for the ...