Peru opens the doors of the Brazilian market to its fresh citrus fruits

Peruvian fresh citrus fruits, including lemons, grapefruits, oranges, limes, mandarins, and tangelos, have gained access to the Brazilian market, with a potential customer base exceeding 216 million people. This achievement is attributed to the efforts of Peru's Ministry of Agrarian Development and Irrigation (Midagri).

With this new market, Peruvian citrus growers from Ica, Junín, Lima, Piura, La Libertad, Lambayeque, and Áncash now reach 47 destinations, including the United States, Europe, Canada, Chile, and China.

In 2023, the U.S. accounted for 41% of Peru's citrus exports, with mandarins being the leading product. Looking ahead to the next year, the entry of strawberries, raspberries, blackberries, blueberry plants, and potatoes for both consumption and seed into the Brazilian market is anticipated.

Source: andina.pe Photo: agraria.oe