Colombia: Cape gooseberry with the potential to exceed US$ 100 million in exports

Published 2021년 10월 4일

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The cape gooseberry, also known as uchuva, is experiencing a surge in international demand, particularly in the United States and Europe, as the hospitality sector recovers. The main markets include the Netherlands, United States, Germany, Canada, Belgium, France, and the United Arab Emirates, with exports of this fruit from Colombia growing by 18% between January and July of this year, generating US $ 23.6 million. Caribbean Exotics, a leading company in international sales, has seen a 15% increase in exports in the first half of 2021. Flavia Santoro, president of ProColombia, highlights the role of the cape gooseberry in diversifying Colombia's agro-export portfolio and believes it has the potential to exceed US $ 100 million in exports within five years with joint efforts from the public and private sectors.

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According to businessmen in the sector, the cape gooseberry is having a good time in international markets thanks to the gradual reopening of the hotel, restaurant and cafeteria sector in the United States and Europe. Its nutritional components could be an important hook when it comes to positioning yourself strongly on the outside. The Netherlands, the United States, Germany, Canada, Belgium, France and the United Arab Emirates are the main markets that buy Colombian fruit, whose exports, according to Dane figures, grew 18% between January and July of this year, totaling US $ 23 ,6 millions. This is highlighted by an article published by ProColombia. One of the leading companies in international sales, Caribbean Exotics, exports cape gooseberry from Eastern Antioquia, Cundinamarca, Boyacá and Nariño to North America, Europe and Brazil. “In the first half of 2021 we had a 15% increase in cape gooseberry exports, thanks to the reactivation of the hotel, restaurant and cafeteria ...

Source: Redagricola