Peruvian artichokes reached 12 markets in August 2024

In August, Peruvian artichoke exports experienced a 27% revenue drop to US$ 10.1 million, due to a 19% decrease in volume to 4,065 tons and a 10% decrease in price to US$ 2.49 per kilogram. Despite this, August was the best-revenue month so far this year. The United States was the primary destination, accounting for 70.9% of exports, followed by Spain, Panama, Germany, and Brazil. Danper Trujillo S.A.C. was the leading exporter, with 52.8% of the total, followed by Alsur Perú S.A.C. and Virú S.A. The exports were transported mainly by APM Terminals, with contributions from DP World and Jorge Chávez International Airport.

(Agraria.pe) In August of this year, Peruvian artichoke exports totaled US$ 10.1 million in August, showing a decrease of -27% compared to the US$ 13.9 million reported in the same period of the previous year. This drop is explained by the fact that the volume shipped decreased by 19%, going from 5,016 tons to 4,065 tons in the same period. Likewise, the price decreased -10%, standing at US$ 2.49 per kilogram. Despite this joint drop in volume and price, August was the best month in revenue so far this year In the month analyzed this year, artichoke shipments reached 12 destinations, with the United States being the main one (70.9%), with US$ 7.1 million (2,751 tons at an average price of US$ 2.58 per kilogram). Behind them were Spain (21.3%), with purchases valued at US$ 2.2 million (929 tons at an average cost of US$ 2.32 per kilogram); Panama (3.0%), with US$ 301,000 (154 tons at an average price of US$ 1.95 per kilogram); Germany (2.9%), with US$ 295,000 (119 tons at an ...