Peruvian pomegranate exports value exceeds $39 million up to week 13

Peru

Wednesday 10 April 2024

Since week 52 of 2023 and up to week 13 of the current pomegranate season, Peru has shipped abroad 1,098 containers of this fruit, reaching a total volume of 18,997 tons and a value of $39,046,660. According to a local media, 2,176 tons were exported in January, followed by 7,205 tons in February and 9,563 tons in March. In summary, this represents a -14% decrease compared to the previous season (photo: peru.info).

Since week 52 of 2023 and up to week 13 of the current pomegranate season, Peru has shipped abroad 1,098 containers of this fruit, reaching a total volume of 18,997 tons and a value of $39,046,660. According to local media, 2,176 tons were exported in January, followed by 7,205 tons in February and 9,563 tons in March. In summary, this represents a decrease of -14% compared to the previous season.

According to the same source, 83% of shipments went to the European market, experiencing a 9% reduction compared to the previous season. In second place is North America with 12% of Peruvian exports (and a 21% increase in its share as a destination for the fruit). In third place is the Middle East with a 3% share (and a 67% decrease in its share).

This season, five producing regions stand out for their exports. Ica leads the way with the shipment of 12,357 tons, representing 65% of total Peruvian exports. Arequipa follows with 6,258 tons and a 33% share. This was followed by Lima with 311 tons (2%); Tacna with 51 tons (0.3%) and Lambayeque with 20 tons (0.1%).

It is important to note that 99.9% of pomegranate exports were exported by sea, while only 0.1% were exported by air.

fuente: freshcargoperu.com.pe, agraria.pe