Peruvian strawberry exports totaled 3,271 tons for US$ 5.76 million in September

In September 2024, Peruvian strawberry exports saw a growth of 14.8% in volume and 13.8% in value compared to the previous year, totaling 3,271 tons worth US$ 5.76 million. The average price per kilogram fell slightly by 0.9% from US$ 1.78 to US$ 1.76. The majority of the exports, 94.2%, were in frozen form, with the United States, Canada, and South Korea being the main markets. Agrícola y Ganadera Chavín de Huántar S.A., Mebol S.A.C., and Virú S.A. were the leading exporters, and shipments were distributed from various ports and airports.

In September 2024, Peruvian strawberry exports totaled 3,271 tons for US$ 5.76 million, reflecting a growth of +14.8% in volume and +13.8% in value compared to the same month of the previous year. In the month analyzed this year, the price of strawberries from Peru experienced a fall of -0.9% on average, going from US$ 1.78 to US$ 1.76 per kilogram. Peruvian strawberries were exported mainly in frozen form (94.2% of the total share), with 2,966 tons valued at US$ 5.43 million. The rest was processed strawberries (5.4%), with 301 tons valued at US$ 310,000, while fresh strawberries (0.4%) had a minimal share. Strawberry shipments found receptivity in nine markets. The United States led as the main destination for strawberry exports (47.9% of total shipments). This resulted in shipments worth US$ 2.76 million (1,611 tons at an average price of US$ 1.71 per kilogram). Canada was in second place (34.8%), with US$ 2.01 million (1,150 tons at an average price of US$ 1.74 per kilogram). ...