Boom for Peruvian exports of fresh garlic

From January to July this year, Peruvian exports of fresh garlic rose by 76.7% in volume and 68.6% in value.

 

 

 

According to Agrodata Perú, in the first 7 months of 2019 exports of fresh garlic reached 5 922 758 kg (+ 76.7% compared to the same period last year) and 7.6 million USD (ie + 68.6% compared to 4.5 million in the same period in 2018).

 

 

 

 

 

Ecuador was the main destination market for fresh garlic from Peru with 60% of the total value. Next are Mexico (17%), Brazil (13%), the United States (4%), Australia (3%) and Colombia (2%).