Peruvian grapes, courtesy Vanguard
Between week 35 of 2023 and week 09 of 2024, Peruvian exports of fresh grapes reached 562 tons for $1.484 billion, showing a drop of 11 percent in volume, but an increase of 2 percent in value, compared to what registered in the same period of the previous campaign (2022/2023), according to Agraria, using figures from the market information company, Fluctuante.
The main destination markets were: the U.S., which accounts for 48 percent of the total; Netherlands (11 percent); and Mexico (8 percent).
In the U.S. market, despite a 12 percent drop in volume, value remained unchanged, suggesting stable demand and a willingness to pay higher prices for quality products.
On the other hand, in the Dutch market, although a decrease was observed in both value and volume, it remains a strategic market that requires special attention to maintain and strengthen Peru’s market presence.
Lastly, the Mexican market showed a significant increase in both value and volume, highlighting the growth opportunities in this market.
The leading export companies in this period were: Sociedad Agrícola Rapel S.A.C. with a participation of 9 percent; Ecosac, with 8 percent, and El Pedregal S.A., with 8 percent.
Between week 35 of 2023 and week 09 of 2024, Peruvian exports of fresh grapes reached 562 tons for $1.484 billion, showing a drop of 11 percent in volume, but an increase of 2 percent in value, compared to what registered in the same period of the previous campaign (2022/2023), according to Agraria, using figures from the market information company, Fluctuante.
The main destination markets were: the U.S., which accounts for 48 percent of the total; Netherlands (11 percent); and Mexico (8 percent).
In the U.S. market, despite a 12 percent drop in volume, value remained unchanged, suggesting stable demand and a willingness to pay higher prices for quality products.
On the other hand, in the Dutch market, although a decrease was observed in both value and volume, it remains a strategic market that requires special attention to maintain and strengthen Peru’s market presence.
Lastly, the Mexican market showed a significant increase in both value and volume, highlighting the growth opportunities in this market.
The leading export companies in this period were: Sociedad Agrícola Rapel S.A.C. with a participation of 9 percent; Ecosac, with 8 percent, and El Pedregal S.A., with 8 percent.
Marco Campos is Media Coordinator, Latin America for Blue Book Services
