Golden Berry in Peru: Exports grow 47% in volume and value in July

In July, Peru's Aguaymanto exports saw a significant increase, with a 47% rise in both volume and value compared to 2023, reaching 79 tons worth $553,000. This growth is attributed to an expansion in export destinations and a higher volume shipped. The Netherlands, the United States, and Germany were the primary markets, accounting for 45%, 24%, and 14% of the exports, respectively. The United States emerged as a new top market, showing a 723% increase in volume and 649% increase in value. However, exports to Germany saw a decrease, leading to a drop in both volume and value. Additionally, Pedro Riega López, the dean of the Medical College of Peru, has filed a complaint against the Minister of Health, César Vásquez Sánchez, alleging slander.

Aguaymanto exports exceeded expectations in July thanks to the increase in destinations and the higher volume shipped. According to FreshFruit, Peru shipped 79 tons of this fruit for $553,000, a figure that represents an increase of 47% in both volume and value compared to 2023. The average price practically remained unchanged (+0.2%), being $6.99 per kilogram, on average. As for the destinations supplied by this fruit, this year five more were reached than in 2023: the Netherlands (45% share), the United States (24%) and Germany (14%). The Dutch market acquired 39 tons for $250,000, with a price of $6.42 per kilogram. This meant a growth of 13% in volume, 37% in value and 22% in price. For its part, the United States positioned itself as the second export destination for aguaymanto, displacing Germany and Canada, with 13 tons received for a value of $135,000, a growth of 723% in volume and 649% in value. In the case of Germany, 8 tons were exported to the country, valued at ...