Between January and September of 2023, the Peruvian avocados were exported to 36 different countries with a total market value of $953 million. Compared to the previous year, this was a 9% increase from the $874 million reached in 2022, according to The Peruvian Exporters Association (ADEX).
In terms of volume during this period, 594,778 tons were exported, 3.3% more year-on-year.
The industry struggled with challenging weather conditions during August, which reduced the month’s harvest volume year-on-year from 48,401 tons to 45,041 tons. However, regions like Pasco and Ica experienced more than an 85% increase in production volume.
The United States stands as the third main destination of Peruvian avocados this year, with a total import value of $135 million. Only The Netherlands and Spain have a bigger share of the market with $293 million and $185 million in total value, respectively.
Chile and the U.K. finish the top five list of Peruvian avocado importers with a shared import value of $97 million, according to ADEX.
Leading export companies were Avocado Packing Company S.A.C., Westfalia Fruit Perú S.A.C., Camposol S.A., Virú S.A., Sociedad Agrícola Drokasa S.A., Agrícola Cerro Prieto S.A., and Agrícola Pampa Baja S.A.C.