In 2024, Peru’s fresh avocado exports stood out for their performance in terms of value, despite a decrease in the total volume shipped.
Last year was marked by an increase in revenues, driven by higher product prices, with Europe as the main destination.
In addition, shipments peaked in June and July, with more than 110,000 tons exported each month, generating revenues exceeding $240 million, according to Agraria.
Last year, 593,885 tons were exported, which represented a decrease of 7 decrease compared to 2023. However, the value of remittances increased 25 percent, reaching $1.29 billion, thanks to a 35 percent increase in the average price, which stood at $2.17 per kilogram.
Of the 35 countries reached in 2024, the Netherlands continued to be the main destination for Peruvian avocados, representing 33 percent of exports, with 191,101 tons shipped for $421 million. There was a 6 percent drop in volume, while value grew by 33 percent, driven by an average price of $2.21 per kilogram, 41 percent higher than in 2023.
Spain ranked second with a 7 percent growth in volume (127,576 tons) and a 50 percent increase in value, totaling $288 million, thanks to an average price of $2.26 per kilogram (+39 percent).
For its part, the U.S., the third largest buyer, showed a 16 percent drop in volume (74,625 tons), although the value grew 15 percent, reaching $179 million, with an average price of $2.40 per kilogram (+38 percent).
Among the main exporters, Virú S.A. and Sociedad Agrícola Drokasa S.A. stood out in 2024 with a 7 percent share each, followed by Westfalia Fruit Perú S.A.C. (6 percent). This marked a change from 2023, when Avocado Packing Company S.A.C. led with 12 percent. Camposol S.A., which was among the main ones last year, also decreased in share.
In terms of logistics, APM Terminals led shipments with 37 percent share, closely followed by DP World (36 percent). They were followed by Euroandino Port Terminals, with 21 percent; San Martín – Paracas, with 3 percent; and Salaverry, with 2.8 percent.
