An increase of 15 percent in Peruvian citrus exports is reported of this time last year, according to Producers Association (ProCitrus). The increase reveals a recovery from last year’s inclement weather releated season.
Volumes are up across nearly all citrus categories, except for grapefruit and W. Murcott mandarins, which declined 18 percent. The decline grapefruit was due to weather-related issues while the decrease in W. Murcott volumes is probably due to a strong 2024 season.
Despite the decline for W. Murcott, total mandarin exports have grown 10 percent in volume this year.
The US remains the top export market for Peruvian citrus, though volumes shipped there have decreased five percent as exporters diversify to other markets. ProCitrus is pursuing expanded market access for mandarins in Asia, including Japan, Thailand, the Philippines, and Korea.
The mandarin season was completed in September, while lemon and grapefruit shipments got underway in October.
Peruvian Minneola tangelo exports reached 21.17 million pounds (9,604 metric tons) through late August, a 28.76 percent increase over the same period in 2024.
Europe remains the primary destination for Peruvian Minneola tangelos, with smaller volumes going to the United States.