The rise of Peruvian dehydrated fruits: an expanding market

Peruvian dehydrated fruit exports have seen a significant increase due to the growing demand for healthy foods and the product's versatility. The most popular products are pineapples, mangoes, cape gooseberries, bananas, and dehydrated lemon peels. The United States, Denmark, and Mexico are the primary markets. Despite this growth, some products like cape gooseberry, banana, coconut, and dehydrated tamarind have seen declines. The industry faces challenges such as a decrease in exporters and needs to address fluctuations in some products to continue capitalizing on its growth.

By the Foreign Trade Research and Development Institute (Idexcam) of the Lima Chamber of Commerce (CCL): (Agraria.pe) The export of Peruvian dehydrated fruits has shown significant growth in recent years, driven by the growing demand for healthy foods, the versatility of its products and innovation in practical packaging. From lemon peels to raisins, Peru has consolidated its position in the international market, with a strong focus on countries such as the United States, Denmark and Mexico. Dehydrated fruits: nutritional value and trends Dehydrated fruits have gained popularity for their high nutritional content and their ability to preserve. According to Claight Enterprise (EMR), these fruits, by removing most of their water content through natural drying or with dehydrators, maintain their essential nutrients. Some may even contain artificial sweeteners to enhance their flavor. These factors have made them a fundamental element of the food and beverage industry. Three main ...