Peru banana exports rise 26% in value during first four months of 2026

Peru exported 15,107 tonnes of bananas in April 2026, worth $13.69 million. Compared with April 2025, volume rose from 14,022 tonnes, while export value increased from $11.18 million, according to Agrodata.

From January to April 2026, shipments reached 57,770 tonnes for $51.73 million. That was a 12% increase in volume and a 26% rise in value year-on-year. The average price stood at $0.90/kg, up from $0.80/kg in the same period of 2025.

The Netherlands was the main destination, with $14.96 million and 17,492 tonnes, representing 28.9% of total export value. The United States followed with $7.73 million and 10,157 tonnes, or 14.9% of the total.

Other markets included Italy with $7.64 million, Panama with $6.55 million, Belgium with $4.73 million, South Korea with $2.53 million, the United Kingdom with $1.97 million, Japan with $1.67 million, Finland with $1.38 million and Sweden with $800,832.

source and graphics: agrodataperu.com