Peru is a Top Exporter to U.S. in Fresh Asparagus Market

Peru is a Top Exporter to U.S. in Fresh Asparagus Market

The Peruvian Asparagus Importers Association (PAIA) reports a 3% increase in volume year-over-year for 2020 imports.  According to the USDA’s Agriculture Foreign Agricultural Service statistics, Peruvian asparagus imports have grown to over 206 million pounds in 2020.  Peru is ranked as one of the top 5 countries that make up the majority contribution of fresh asparagus consumption in the United States for 2020.

Fresh Asparagus 2020 Import Landscape (Top 5)
CountryQuantity (lbs)YOY Variance
Mexico375,302,6093%
Peru206,479,4433%
Canada2,840,876-38%
Ecuador1,126,121125%
China143,520                     —
Import Total586,020,4392%

As a primary supplier to the United States, fresh asparagus is supplied to U.S. markets on a year-round basis.

Alpine Fresh, Doral, FL reports Peruvian late spring and into summer supplies look to be exceptional there should be steady supplies of fresh asparagus throughout 2021.

USDA, Foreign Agriculture Service also reports import totals for fresh asparagus have increased by 2% in 2020.   USDA statistics report a consistent incline since 2017: 

USDA / Foreign Agricultural Service / Quantity

Pounds2017201820192020
Import Totals502,407,040567,969,057572,026,817586,020,439
Peru173,961,914199,766,146201,208,851206,479,443

According to USDA Foreign Agriculture Service, values also have a reported increase for Peruvian imports. 

                   USDA / Foreign Agricultural Service / Value                                        

In Thousands $201820192020
Peru$239,105$252,573$261,395

Crystal Valley Valley Foods of Miami, FL reports Peruvian asparagus represents more than 40% of all asparagus import values by the U.S. Peru has had a 30 year trade partnership with the United States, with both countries benefiting from exports and imports.  Peru continues to expand its agricultural product offerings.