Peru exported 427 tons of pineapple for $2.2 million in August 2024

In August 2024, Peru experienced a slight increase in the value of its pineapple exports despite a 22.4% decrease in volume, with the average price per kilogram increasing by 29.7% to $5.1. The country exported 427 tons of pineapple worth $2.2 million to eight countries, with the United States being the primary importer. The exports were predominantly dehydrated pineapple, accounting for 65.5% of shipments. The largest Peruvian exporters were Greenbox S.A.C., Procesadora Perú S.A.C., and Agro Frost S.A.C., and the terminals with the highest share of pineapple shipments were APM Terminals, DP World, and Terminales Portuarios Euroandinos.

In August 2024, Peru exported 427 tons of pineapple worth $2.2 million, which represented a decrease of 22.4% in volume, but a slight increase of 0.7% in value compared to the same month of the previous year. Despite the drop in volume, August was positioned as the second best month of 2024 for shipments of this product. According to FreshFruit, the average price had a growth of 29.7%, trading at $5.1 per kilogram. Pineapple shipments showed a new geographical distribution in this period, doubling the destinations reached (8 countries). The United States remained the main importer, representing 72.5% of the total exported), with purchases for $1.6 million and 176 tons. The average price was $8.98 per kilogram, driven mainly by the higher costs of dehydrated pineapple. Canada (19.8%) ranked second, importing pineapple worth $432,000, equivalent to 169 tons, at an average price of $2.55 per kilogram. Third place was occupied by Chile (4.9%), which imported 57 tons for $106,000, at ...