The Andean nation has experienced sustained unprecedented growth, reaching 4.6 million tons in 2024/25. However, its #1 spot is far from secure, as the Asian Giant is not far behind.
Over the past 20 years, US table grape imports have increased by 27 percent, a direct result of an ongoing upward trend driven by consumer preference for healthy, high-quality products,
The Andean country expects a 4 percent increase in table grape production for the 2025-26 season, with gains in both volume and export value.
Freshfruitportal.com spoke with David Sandoval, CEO of Fluctuante, who emphasized the importance of remembering that table grapes are one of Peru’s most important crops.
Peruvian table grapes reached 44 international markets, with the United States as the main destination.
Joaquín Balarezo, general manager of Ecosac, estimates that Peruvian grape exports will reach a record of 80 million boxes, surpassing previous seasons.
The work of SENASA of Peru and the U.S. Department of Agriculture, achieved this innovation that opens a new option for the Peruvian industry other than shipping fruit in containers.
The Peruvian Table Grape Producers Association (Provid) projects record exports, estimating more than 78 million boxes of 8.2 kilos each, equivalent to approximately 640,000 MT.
The first ship, loaded with 4,000 pallets of table grapes -equivalent to almost 200 containers- left the port of Paracas bound for ports along the U.S. coast.
Freshfruitportal.com spoke to Gabriel Amaro, president of the Association of Agricultural Producers of Peru (AGAP), who said that the situation is affecting shipments of some export products as well as the local market.
