Peruvian lucuma exports grew 45% in 2024

Peruvian lucuma exports grew by 45.2% in volume in 2024, reaching 704.2 tons. The main varieties shipped were Seda and Palo, the latter mainly used to produce flour due to its hard pulp, according to market analyst Heber Chavez.

Frozen pulp accounted for 65% of exports, 20.2% for lucuma flour, and 14.8% for other presentations.

Peruvian lucuma reached 24 countries, with Chile as the main destination, absorbing 46.5% of exports. The United States was the second most important market with 28%, while the rest was distributed in 22 countries.

In the last six years, lucuma has grown an average of 6.9% annually, consolidating its position in international markets. This trend is expected to continue, reinforcing Peru's presence as a producer of healthy superfoods.

The main producing regions are Lima, Ayacucho, Ancash, Cajamarca, La Libertad and Ica, where small farmers predominate. However, the sector faces challenges such as lack of technology, financing and better access roads for transporting production.

source: agraria.pe

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