Peruvian grape exports started season with 11% growth
January 06 , 2021
Peruvian table grape exports started off strong this year even though there has been continuing concern about the potential unrest in production areas, according to ADEX.
Data from the country’s Exporters’ Association shows that exports during October, the season’s opening month, rose by 11% year-on-year to US$80 million.
Table grapes were in third place for total agricultural exports from Peru, only surpassed by avocados and blueberries, data shows.
From January to October, shipments amounted to $546 million, presenting a growth of 23% year-on-year. The Ica region, which is the first producing region, led foreign grape sales totaling $324 million.