Dramatic jump in exports of passion fruit

Peru has seen its exports of passion fruit increased dramatically between 2009 and 2010.

The agency Andina reported that Peruvian exports of passion fruit have reached a total of $ 251,900 between January and October this year that is an increase of 80% on shipments compared to 2009  for the same period. The total export volume reached 111,900 tons in October according to Promperu.

Australia is the first market of destination with a share of 39% of shipments, followed by Chile 36% and Argentina 22%.

 
Source: Andina, living peru