Peruvian mandarin exports increased 126% in April

Peruvian mandarin exports showed strong momentum in April, with an increase in shipments that far exceeded the levels reached in 2024.

During the month, exports reached 22,979 tons valued at $27.59 million, an increase of 126 percent in volume and 128 percent in value compared to the same period last year, with a stable average price of $1.20 per kilogram (2024 was $1.19 per kilogram), according to fresh fruit.

Fresh mandarin was the most exported, with a 98 percent share, representing 22,704 tons valued at $26.98 million, at an average price of $1.19 per kilogram. The remainder was canned mandarin (2 percent of the export value), which was priced at $2.23 per kilogram.

Of the 22 destinations, the Netherlands was the largest recipient, accounting for 31 percent of the export value, equivalent to 7,286 tons worth $8.59 million ($1.18 per kilogram). The United States followed closely behind with a 27 percent share, importing 6,100 tons worth $7.44 million ($1.22 per kilogram). Canada ranked third with 12 percent, acquiring 2,908 tons worth $3.19 million ($1.10 per kilogram). The United Kingdom and Japan rounded out the top five destinations with 9 percent and 6 percent, respectively.

The leading exporting companies in the sector in April were Consorcio de Productores de Fruta S.A. (24 percent of total exports); Procesadora Laran S.A.C. (22 percent); and Asesorías e Inversiones Muva S.A.C. (9 percent).

Regarding export terminals, DP World accounted for 62 percent of shipments, followed by APM Terminals with 24 percent, and the General San Martín – Paracas Port Terminal with 14 percent.