In contrast, Chile assumed the position of the second-largest world exporter, contributing significantly with 497,000 tons.
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.
U.S. retailers are focused on table grape imports and fruit in cold storage as the local harvest period has come to an end.
Peru has been on a strong growth streak, with an average increase of 20% over the past three seasons in the north.
The U.S. received 47% of Peru’s overall shipments in 2022. It is expected to remain the top export destination for Peruvian grapes.
The financing provided by BID Invest will support Pura Fruit's growth strategy by expanding its agricultural production through the planting of 150 new acres of table grapes, increasing water storage capacity, and the installation of covers on plantations.
Data reveals that a staggering 16 million 18-pound boxes have been shipped thus far, denoting an impressive year-on-year increase of nearly 40% compared to the 11.5 million boxes exported in the previous season of 2021-22.
With large shipment peaks at the beginning of the year now coming to an end, the sector is currently experiencing a slower period of growth.
With an almost 40% increase year-on-year, the Sweet Globe variety surpassed the market staple Red Globe by over 2 million boxes.
The value of Peru’s table grape exports has increased steadily since 2012-13, when the total value was $380 billion. In 2021-22 the sector hit $1.37 billion.
