The Peruvian avocado conquered 36 international markets
Fresh Avocado
Fruits
Peru
Market & Price Trends
Published Nov 25, 2023
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Avocado exports from Peru reached USD 953 million between January and September of this year, a 9% increase compared to the same period in 2022. The weather conditions negatively affected the harvest in August, resulting in a 6.9% decrease in production compared to the previous year. The Netherlands was the top destination for Peruvian avocados, followed by Spain, the US, Chile, and the United Kingdom. Additionally, there were significant increases in exports to Uruguay, Morocco, and Italy.
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Avocado shipments abroad, which reached 36 countries, reached USD 953 million between January and last September, registering a growth of 9% compared to the same period in 2022 when the amount amounted to USD 874 million, reported the Association of Exporters (ADEX). The union's Agroexports manager, Claudia Solano, warned about the weather conditions that affected the result of last August's harvest (45,041 tons), 6.9% less compared to the same month of 2022 (48,401 tons). “According to information from the Institute of Statistics and Informatics, the most affected regions that month were La Libertad (-32.8%) and Lima (-18.5%), despite this they accounted for 49.2% of the total. Those that reduced their crops the most were Apurímac (-80.2%), Moquegua (-47.8%), Ayacucho (-41.2%) and Arequipa (-37.7%),” he explained. On the other hand, the growth of production in Pasco (87.6%), Ica (84.4%), Huánuco (56.8%) and Lambayeque (40%) stood out. He added that, although the variety most sent ...
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