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During 2023, Peruvian mandarin exports totaled 33,878,377 kilos for a FOB value of US$35,847,910. The figures are relatively similar to the 33,563,070 kilos exported in all of 2022 for US$ 37,235,491, Agraria.pe reports.
According to Agrodata’s report, the United Kingdom was the main destination for these shipments in 2023, with purchases totaling US$ 10,186,000.
It was followed by the United States with US$ 7,286,000, Canada with US$ 5,706,000, the Netherlands with US$ 5,361,000, Japan with US$ 2,873,000, Ireland with US$ 1,316,000, and Spain with US$ 427,000.
Among the main exporting companies were Procesadora Laran SAC with sales of US$ 11,720,939, Consorcio de Productores de Fruta SA with US$ 10,583,378, Procesadora Torre Blanca with US$ 2,027,968, Sterling Perú SAC with US$ 1,751,868, Corporación Frutícola de Chincha SAC with US$ 1,264,521 and Agrícola Las Marías SAC with US$ 1,143,403, among others.
Peruvian mandarin/tangerine production is forecast down slightly at 550,000 metric tons in the marketing year 2023-24 (March 2023 to February 2024), with exports expected to increase by 1% to reach 222,000 metric tons in the marketing year, the USDA Foreign Agricultural Service said in its semi-annual report on Peruvian citrus. This volume would be similar to the previous season.
“Despite a late start to the harvest season due to unusually warm weather, producers expect a solid crop later in the year,” the report said.
Citrus exports to the U.S. are expected to fall slightly to 122,000 metric tons but will likely remain Peru’s top market, the report said.
USDA shipment data indicated the top volume month for U.S. imports of Peruvian tangerines/mandarins was August, when 40% of Peru’s 2022 volume arrived in the U.S. Other top volume months were July (14%), September (20%), June (11%) and October (6%).
Last season, Peru exported 63% of its mandarins/tangerines to the U.S., with 8% shipped to the United Kingdom and 8% to Holland. Peru’s mandarin/tangerine planted area is estimated at 54,360 acres, the report said.
The major mandarin/tangerine production areas in Peru are in the central, semi-tropical coastal regions with good availability of water, of which the regions of Lima, Junín and Ica represent 85% of the country’s production of mandarins and tangerines, the report said.
Approximately 50% of Peru’s overall production achieves the size, color and flavor profile (acidity and sweetness) demanded by the international market, the report said.
Currently, government data indicates there are 379 mandarin/tangerine orchards in Peru, with 30 packing and treatment facilities, according to the report.
A notable increase in volume of Peruvian mandarin exports is being seen so far this season, rising by at least 25 percent compared to the 2020 season.
Until June 20, Peruvian early variety mandarin exports totaled over 54,000 metric tons (MT) at US$61 million, according to Agraria. This shows a 25 percent increase in volume and a 30 percent rise in value year-on-year.
It’s estimated that in July, mandarin exports could reach over 62,000MT at $71 million, which would mean a growth of 31 percent in volume and 35 percent in value year-on-year, the publication reported.
Early Peruvian mandarin varieties include satsumas and clementines, as well as later hybrids. Early variety mandarins are usually exported between the first week of April and the second week of July. The season normally ends in October.
Peruvian exports of satsuma and clementines to the U.S. totaled over 14,000MT at $19 million with shipments falling eight percent in volume and remaining similar in value. Despite the decrease in exports to the U.S., it remains the main destination for early variety mandarins with a 26 percent share.
The UK is the second most important destination for mandarin exports of early varieties with a 22 percent share. Exports reached over 10,000MT for $12 million, a 15 percent increase in volume and an 18 percent rise in value year-on-year.
Peruvian exports of late variety mandarins to the Netherlands grew 68 percent in volume and 72 percent in value, totaling over 5,000MT for $9 million.
Canada saw a decline in volume and value year-on-year, 22 and 24 percent less, respectively. The country holds a nine percent share of Peruvian satsuma mandarins and clementines, a six percent decline from last year.
After the early mandarin season, the late varieties follow between June and September among which Murcott, Nadorcott and Malvaceo stand out.
Through June 20, late variety mandarin exports totaled almost 14,000MT, a 69 percent increase year-on-year.
The main destinations were China, with a 37 percent share and the U.S. at 34 percent.