Peru exported 422 tons of pitahaya for US$ 1,380,000 in 2024, reflecting an increase of 294% in volume and 448% in value

In 2024, Peruvian pitahaya exports saw a significant increase, with volume up by 294% to 422 tons and value soaring by 448% to US$ 1,380,000 compared to the previous year. The average price per kilogram also rose by 39% to US$ 3.27. The Netherlands emerged as the leading importer with a 56% share, followed by Spain and France. The exports, primarily from Jorge Chávez International Airport, were handled by 32 exporting companies, with Camposol S.A.C. leading the group.

(Agraria.pe) In 2024, Peruvian pitahaya exports reached 422 tons for US$ 1,380,000, which represented an increase of 294% in volume and 448% in value compared to 2023. The average price was US$ 3.27 kilograms, 39% higher than the previous year. With this, 2024 marks the year in which this fruit managed to exceed its first million dollars in trade. In the year that has just ended, pitahaya from Peru reached 16 destinations. The Netherlands led with a 56% share, followed by Spain (38%) and France (1%). 224 tons were exported to the Netherlands for a value of US$ 768,000, achieving a 3-fold increase in volume and 5-fold in value compared to 2023. The average price in this market was US$ 3.43 per kilogram, an increase of 70% compared to the previous year. Spain, for its part, imported 171 tons for US$ 520,000, with a price of US$ 3.04 per kilogram. This represented shipments 14 times larger in volume, 12 times in value and a 23% increase in the average price. France, which displaced ...