Peruvian Frozen Strawberry Exports Increase in 2020

Exports of Peruvian frozen strawberries increased considerably in 2020 compared to the previous year. Data showed that the country exported 19,957,374 kg of frozen strawberries worth US$38,123,974, an increase of 23.2% over the previous year and a 27.7% increase in value.

The main destination for Peru's frozen strawberries in 2020 was North America, with exports of 17,572,760 kg worth US$33,409,546, or 88% of the total shipments and 87.6% of the total value. This was followed by Asia with 1,462,197 kg worth $3,023,253; Latin America with 602,775 kg worth $1,070,677; Europe with 312,631 kg worth $608,907; and Oceania with 7,009 kg worth $11,589.

In the first quarter of 2021, Peru exported 6,163,167 kg of frozen strawberries with an export value of US$ 11,998,244. "2021 is off to a strong start, and we expect that momentum to continue," Cilloniz said.

The top destinations for the first three months of the year were: North America 4,910,063 kg valued at US$9,433,871; Asia 937,345 kg valued at US$1,980,057; Latin America 232,355 kg valued at US$434,343; Oceania 57,001 kg valued at US$102,170; and Europe 26,401 kg , worth $47,801.

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