The main destination market for Peruvian avocados is the Netherlands

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Published Nov 27, 2023

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Peruvian avocado exports reached 36 countries in the first nine months of the year, totaling US$ 953 million, a 9% increase compared to the same period in 2022. However, the August harvest was affected by weather conditions, resulting in a 6.9% decrease in production. The Netherlands is the main destination for Peruvian avocados, followed by Spain, the US, Chile, and the UK, while markets with potential growth include Uruguay, Morocco, and Italy.

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The Association of Exporters (ADEX) reported that Peruvian avocado exports reached 36 countries in the first nine months of the year, representing a total of US$ 953 million, registering an increase of 9% compared to the same period in 2022. when the amount amounted to US$ 874 million. In this regard, the union's Agroexports manager, Claudia Solano, mentioned that the weather conditions affected the result of the August harvest, with a total of 45,041 tons, which represents a decrease of 6.9% compared to the same month. of 2022 (48,401 tons). The regions that presented a greater drop in production were Apurímac with a drop of 80.2%, Moquegua with -47.8%), Ayacucho (-41.2%) and Arequipa (-37.7%). Other regions stood out for a productive increase, such as Pasco with 87.6%, Ica with 84.4%, Huánuco (56.8%) and Lambayeque (40%). Solano commented “the avocado is an important product of our agro-exports, and like blueberries, asparagus, mangoes, bananas and others, it was exhibited at ...

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