Peruvian tomato exports fell in August due to lower international demand

Published 2024년 10월 7일

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In August 2024, Peruvian tomato exports saw a significant decrease due to reduced international demand, with no shipments made to the United States. The total export volume dropped by 53% to 2,332 tons, valued at $2.47 million, marking a 19% decrease in value compared to the same month in the previous year. The average price per kilogram of tomatoes also decreased by 42% to $1.10. The majority of the exports were in the form of paste, accounting for 77% of the share, while the remaining 23% was fresh tomato. Colombia, Ecuador, and Brazil were the main recipients of the tomato shipments.

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In August 2024, Peruvian tomato exports experienced a notable reduction, affected by the decrease in international demand. Unlike previous months, no shipments were made to the United States, concentrating mainly on neighboring countries. According to FreshFruit, Peruvian tomato exports totaled 2,332 tons, with a total value of $2.47 million in August 2024, representing a 53% drop in volume and 19% in value compared to the same month of the previous year. In addition, the average price of tomatoes decreased by 42%, from $1.80 to $1.10 per kilogram. The product was mainly exported in the form of paste (77% share), with 1,421 tons valued at $1.9 million ($1.33 per kilogram). The remainder was fresh tomato (23%), with 911 tons valued at $575,000 ($0.63 per kilogram). Tomato shipments were received in ...

Source: AgroPeru