Thailand: Grapes fall, but blueberries and avocados rise

In 2020, fruit imports from Thailand totaled US $ 1,152.9 million, which represented a growth of 26% compared to the previous year. However, imports from Peru decreased by 36% in value, from US $ 22.2 million in 2019 to US $ 14.3 million in 2020. This drop is due to the fact that exports of fresh Peruvian grapes, which accumulated a 58% share of the total shipped, decreased 54% in volume and 56% in value (3,875 tons for US $ 8.4 million) compared to 2019, despite the fact that Thai demand has remained similar from one year to the next. With these results, Peru maintained its third position among the main providers of this destination, with a 6% share. In front were China (US $ 102.4 million) and Australia (US $ 18 million), which concentrated an 82% share. Among the three suppliers, Australian grapes received the most favorable price, at US $ 2.59 per kilogram, while Peruvian grapes were quoted at US $ 2.16 per kilogram and Chinese at US $ 0.86 per kilogram. However, with respect ...