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Since the Peruvian citrus campaign began, shipments have not been able to exceed those of 2022.
Following a bit over half of the season, Peruvian citrus exports have declined, instead of increasing a forecast, according to Agraria.
So far this season, Peru has exported 86,765 tons, reflecting a 15 percent decline when compared to the same period last year. Through July, citrus shipments totaled 7,126 tons, which was 58 percent less than the same period last year.
In this same week, the product reached 21 destinations, of which the three main ones concentrated 69 percent of all shipments. These were the U.S., with 44 percent participation; followed by China, with 13 percent; and the Netherlands, with 12 percent. It should be noted that, unlike last year, shipments to the U.S. decreased considerably, going from representing 70 percent in 2022 to 44 percent this year.
Shipments to the U.S. totaled 3,144 tons, which was 3 percent less than the previous week and 74 percent less than in 2022. As for Peruvian exporters, the ones that stood out the most in this place were Procesadora Laran S.A.C. (22 percent) and Consorcio de Productores de Fruta S.A. (15 percent).
Peru shipped 916 tons to China, 10 percent less than the previous week, but 64 percent higher than last year. This has been a market in which little by little Peruvian citrus has been able to gain more of the market.
Finally, exports of 861 tons were shipped to the Netherlands, which was 5 percent higher than the previous week and 12 percent higher than 2022.
Peruvian citrus exports grew 37 percent in 2020 compared to 2019, with shipments of 244,000 metric tons (MT) valued at US$262 million, according to The Foreign Trade Research and Development Institute of the Lima Chamber of Commerce (Idexcam).
Local website La Camara reports a record-breaking year, given that exports have been growing year after year since 2017.
Indexcam points out a growing demand for citrus, due to the pandemic, especially with mandarins, due to their antioxidant properties and high content of vitamin C which strengthens the immune system, creating a rebound of global commercialization.
In 2020, mandarin exports totaled $250.4 million, showing a growth of 36 percent compared to the previous year at $184 million.
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Mandarin shipments increased with the U.S. leading and reporting a 54 percent growth.
The Netherlands followed with a 19 percent increase to $15 million, Canada at 15 percent with $17.8 million, China with 40 percent to $15.7 million and Russia increased 90 percent to $13.2 million.
Ireland, Hong Kong, Spain, Mexico, Panama and Japan also experienced growth.
The export of oranges also increased to $12.1 million for a 46 percent growth.
Production in Peru
Mandarin production in Peru reached 525,000MT, in 2020 with Lima being the main producing region with 44 percent of the total; followed by Junín at 24 percent, Ica with 17 percent and Puno with 6 percent.
Orange production totaled 553,000MT with Junín as the main producing region at 45 percent of the total, followed by San Martín with 14 percent, Puno with 9 percent and Cusco at 5 percent.
Exports for Peruvian citrus have soared by 40 percent this season through early season over a year ago to 198,996 metric tons (MT). The increase is primarily due to mandarins
It highlights the growth of the mandarin led by the W. Murcott variety, in citrus exports from the Andean country.
The main citrus varieties exported by Peru from the beginning of 2020 to mid-August are: W. Murcott with 61,920MT (+ 57 percent), Satsuma 35,672MT (+ 32 percent), Tango 29,042MT (+ 76 percent), Minneola and / or Orlando 15,890 tons (-2 percent), Valencia 10,656 tons (+ 65 percent).
North American was the country’s leading market, to which 54 percent of exports were shipped. This year the market has received 61 percent more Peruvian citrus than last year.
It is followed by Europe with shipments of 70,251 tons (+ 24 percent) and concentrating 35 percent of the total; Asia with shipments of 13,334 tons (+ 12 percent) and acquiring 7 percent of the total; Latin America with 7,654 tons (+ 19 percent) and a 4 percent share; and Africa with 710 tons (+ 10 percent) and representing 1 percent of the total.
The main citrus exporter in Peru is the Consorcio de Productores de Frutas (CPF), which shipped 49,016 tons (+ 36 percent) from the beginning of the year until the mid August.
Peruvian citrus exports are building as the season moves further into March. Volumes are seen as being similar to last year when movement increased 2 percent. This season about a 5 percent increase is forecast.
Procitrus, Peru’s Citrus Producer’s Association, points out mandarin exports, represent 81 percent of all fruit in the category. Behind mandarins are oranges with 11 percent of all citrus exports and limes with 7 percent.
Main primary export markets for Peruvian citrus remain the U.S. – with 35 percent market share – the U.K. – 19 percent – and Holland – 16 percent. While these markets remain pretty consistent for the industry, exporters continue looking for new markets.
Weather also looks to be favorable for the season and the industry anticipates strong quality and quantity.