Peru exported 8,431 tons of artichokes for US$ 23.7 million in October

In October 2024, Peru experienced a significant growth in artichoke exports, with a total of 8,431 tons earning US$ 23.7 million for the country, marking a 29% increase in volume and a 35% increase in value compared to the previous year. Spain and the United States emerged as the primary markets, with Spain receiving 46% of the shipments and the United States taking 43%. The average price per kilogram also saw a slight increase to US$ 2.81. Novoliz S.A. and Agrícola Miranda S.A.C. were the leading exporters to Spain, while Novoliz S.A. and Inversiones Gran Canaria S.A.C. dominated exports to the United States. DP World and APM Terminals played crucial roles as the main ports of embarkation for these exports.

(Agraria.pe) In October 2024, Peru exported 8,431 tons of artichokes worth US$ 23.7 million, which represented an increase of +29% in volume and +35% in value compared to last year. The average price also rose +4%, standing at US$ 2.81 per kilogram. Of the 12 countries where the product arrived this month, Spain was the main buyer of Peruvian artichokes, with a 46% share, narrowly taking the lead from the United States. 3,595 tons were sent to the Iberian country for US$ 11 million and an average price of US$ 3.05 per kilogram, which meant an increase of +43% in volume, +73% in value and +21% in the average price. The main Peruvian exporters to Spain in the month analyzed were Agrícola Miranda S.A.C., with a 21% share; and Novoliz S.A., with 16%. It should be noted that, in October 2023, Novoliz S.A. had led exports to this destination with a 25% share, while Agrícola Miranda S.A.C. reached 14%. For its part, the United States positioned itself as the second most important ...