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Peru's fruit exportation has increased considerably

In the first half of this year Peru exported one third more fruit than in the first half of 2013. In total Peru has exported 543,000 tons of fresh fruit.

The biggest customers were Europe with 250,000 tons (+17%), followed by the United States (171,000 tons; 50%) and Asia (47,000 tons; 24%). The most important exported fruit was mango, followed by avocado's and grapes. The exportation of avocados and grapes has grown compared to last year.

Exports of blue berries has increased even more sharply. During the first half of the year Peru exported more than five times as many blueberries as in the same period last year. Peru plans to further extend the acreage of blueberries in the future. Right now they estimate to have 1,000 hectares of blueberries. 3,000 hectares of blueberries are planned by 2020.