Peruvian mandarin exports top $300 million in 2024

Although the year began with moderate results, 2024 fresh mandarin exports from Peru experienced an upturn starting in June, recording several months with results higher than those of 2023, according to Agraria.

Last year, mandarin shipments reached 230,038 tons, for $300 million, which represented a growth of 19 percent in volume and 35 percent in value compared to 2023.

In addition, the average price of the product stood at $1.30 per kilogram, showing an increase of 14 percent compared to the previous year.

Fresh mandarins from Peru reached 33 international markets throughout 2024, with the U.S. as the main buyer, representing 57 percent of exports. It was followed by Mexico, with a 10 percent share and the Netherlands, with 8 percent.

Shipments to the U.S. totaled 129,406 tons for $171 million, which meant an increase of 45 percent in volume and 61 percent in value compared to 2023. Likewise, the average price in this market rose to $1.32 per kilogram, which was 11 percent higher.

Mexico, for its part, stood out as the market with the greatest growth in the last year, with exports of 20,481 tons for $30 million, which represented an increase of 130 percent in volume and value compared to the previous year.

The Netherlands was in third place, acquiring 20,272 tons for $25 million, which represented a decrease of 16 percent in volume and 9 percent in value. However, the average price in this market rose to $1.25 per kilogram, 8 percent higher, partially mitigating the drop in purchases.

On the other hand, throughout 2024, nearly 100 exporters participated, with Consorcio de Productores de Fruta S.A. standing out as the main player (20 percent share). It was followed by Procesadora Laran S.A.C., with 15 percent; and San Miguel Fruits Perú S.A., with 8 percent. For their part, agro-exporters mostly chose DP World for their shipments, concentrating 40 percent of the total; followed by APM Terminals, with 27 percent; the Terminal Portuario General San Martín – Paracas, with 26 percent; and Terminales Portuarios Euroandinos, with 7 percent.