Peru exported 1,813 tons of peas for US$ 6.1 million in October

In October 2024, Peru's pea exports saw a rise from the previous year, reaching 1,813 tons valued at US$ 6.1 million. Despite this increase, there was a decline compared to September. The average price per kilogram dropped by -14% to US$ 3.35. The exports were predominantly to China (56%), with the United States, the Netherlands, and the United Kingdom being the main destinations. DP World and APM Terminals handled most of the logistics, with the Andean Growers Group S.A.C. and FRG Farms S.A. being the leading exporters to the United States and the Netherlands, respectively.

(Agraria.pe) Peruvian pea exports in October 2024 continued the positive trend that it has had since February, surpassing shipments in the same month last year. However, it registered a decrease compared to September. In October of this year, pea shipments by Peru totaled 1,813 tons for US$ 6.1 million, which was 102% more in volume and 73% more in value compared to what was reported in the same month of 2023. The international price of Peruvian peas averaged US$ 3.35 per kilogram, representing a decrease of -14%, when the price was US$ 3.90 per kilogram. The varieties of peas sent were distributed in Chinese peas (56%), sweet peas (43%) and mixed shipments (1%). Export logistics were mainly channeled through DP World, which managed 72% of shipments, followed by APM Terminals, with 21%. From these terminals, Peruvian peas were sent to seven destinations. The main destination was the United States, with a 47% share; followed by the Netherlands, with 27%; and the United Kingdom, ...