Peruvian grapes enter Israel after three-year process

Peru’s fresh table grapes have officially been granted access to Israel following the conclusion of a phytosanitary process that lasted over three years. On July 1, 2025, Peru’s national plant health authority (Senasa) received confirmation from Israel’s Plant Protection and Inspection Services (PPIS) approving market entry.

This marks a strategic opening for Peruvian exporters, as Israel — home to nearly 10 million consumers — previously imported table grapes only from a limited group of suppliers including South Africa, the U.S., the Netherlands, Turkey, and Uzbekistan.

The announcement aligns with Peru’s ongoing table grape export campaign for 2024–2025, during which the country shipped over 562,000 tonnes and maintained its position as the world’s top grape exporter for the second year in a row.

Peruvian grapes reached 44 markets this season, with the U.S. accounting for 46% of exports, followed by Europe (24%) and Mexico (8%). Other destinations included the UK, Spain, Canada, Hong Kong, and China.

Exports are concentrated between October and April and include more than 56 grape varieties, notably 'Sweet Globe', 'Red Globe', and 'Allison'.

Senasa certified over 22,000 hectares of vineyard production, with the largest shares in Ica (47%) and Piura (36%), followed by Lambayeque, La Libertad, and other regions.

source: agraria.pe

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