Peru: Exports of dehydrated fruits increase by 23.81% and exceed US$ 31 million by August

Peru's exports of dehydrated fruits have seen a significant increase of 23.81% in volume and 8.74% in value from January to August of this year, according to the Foreign Trade Research and Development Institute of the Lima Chamber of Commerce (Idexcam). The growth is primarily driven by the demand for healthy and nutritious foods and the versatility of these fruits in the food industry. Notable increases in export value were seen in dehydrated lemon peel, raisins, and dehydrated pineapple. However, exports of aguaymanto, banana, coconut, and dehydrated mango have declined. Despite these fluctuations, the overall outlook for these exports is positive.

From lemon peels and blueberries to dried raisins, Peru has consolidated its position in the international market, with a strong focus on countries such as the United States, Denmark and Mexico. Between January and August of this year, Peruvian exports of dehydrated fruits registered a notable growth in volume of 23.81% compared to the same period of the previous year, reported the Foreign Trade Research and Development Institute of the Lima Chamber of Commerce (Idexcam). It should be noted that in the period of analysis the exported volume was 18,789 tons valued at US$ 31,648,511 (+8.74%). Carlos Posada, executive director of Idexcam, stated that shipments of these products have shown significant growth in recent years, driven mainly by the growing demand for healthy and nutritious foods, as well as by their versatility in the food industry. “From lemon peels to raisins, Peru has consolidated its position in the international market, with a strong focus on countries such as the ...