The Peruvian table grape industry had a difficult season last year because the northern regions had low productivity due to climatic issues.

Vanguard International Group Peru Sales and Procurement Executive, Fanny Robles, addressed the main trends, challenges, and opportunities for Peruvian grape exports in a recent seminar.

Peruvian table grape industry are expecting a season with more abundance of table grapes, which is why prices will go back to normal.

The main destination for Peruvian table grapes was the United States, accounting for 46% of the total share, with a little over 29 million boxes received. 

Cyclon Yaku in early March 2023 caused damages estimated at $630 million in the northern region of Peru, with strong winds and rain for weeks which lowered table grape production volumes by 30%. 

The main exported fruit in 2023 were grapes, with a FOB value of $1,825 million, an increase of 30% year-on-year.

Up to week 5 of 2024, Peru has exported more than 14 varieties, with Allison accounting for nearly 22% of all shipments.

Optimistic headlines are being shared in in the Peruvian press because a comparison is being made with the previous season, in the same months and, due to the early harvest of the current season.

Piura will export below 20 million boxes this year, 10 million less than last season.

Provid’s General Manager Alejandro Cabrera tells FreshFruitPortal.com that the decrease is mostly due to weather phenomena.