Peruvian passion fruit exports reached 13,726 tons for US$ 46 million between January and August

Between January and August of 2024, Peru experienced a 5% increase in passion fruit exports, totaling 13,726 tons, despite a 9% decrease in export value amounting to US$ 46 million. This was largely due to a significant drop in passion fruit prices, averaging US$ 3.39 per kilogram, which fell by almost 14%. The majority of these exports were processed or frozen, with the Netherlands, United States, and France being the primary importers. While there was growth in volume for these countries, there was a decrease in the average price per kilogram, highlighting the overall downward trend in passion fruit prices on the global market.

From January to August 2024, Peru's passion fruit shipments abroad totaled 13,726 tons for US$ 46 million, which represented a 5% growth in volume, but with a -9% drop in value. This was due to the fact that passion fruit prices fell by almost -14%, averaging US$ 3.39 per kilogram. There was practically no export as a fresh product (1%). Everything was as processed (67%) or frozen (32%). Of the 35 countries to which Peruvian fruit arrived, the Netherlands was the main destination, with 5,618 tons purchased for a value of US$ 21 million, which represented a 13% growth in volume, but with a -5% reduction in value. Regarding price, it was reduced by more than 16%, averaging US$ 3.68 per kilogram. Second place went to the United States, with 2,735 tons shipped for a value of US$ 10 million, which meant a growth of 24% in volume and 9% in value. Despite the positive numbers, the average price was ...