The Peruvian mango and avocado sectors are currently facing challenges from overproduction and rising logistics costs, which threaten the competitiveness and stability of Peruvian exporters. "This has been a very fruitful season for some growers, but it's also forced other producers to discard their fruit due to low prices," stated Gabriel Rubio, general manager of M.A. Export S.A.C., referring to the surplus of mango in Olmos and Motupe.
This year's avocado season is already underway. "In February, we began harvesting our Hass avocados and Zutano avocados," Rubio said. This season, M.A. Export plans to export around 30 containers of Hass avocados and 20 to 25 containers of Zutano, primarily to Europe.
The main competitors of the Peruvian avocado in the international market are Colombia, Spain, and several African countries, such as Morocco, South Africa, Ghana, and Kenya, which are increasingly establishing a presence in the European market.
This year's avocado season is already underway. "In February, we began harvesting our Hass avocados and Zutano avocados," Rubio said. This season, M.A. Export plans to export around 30 containers of Hass avocados and 20 to 25 containers of Zutano, primarily to Europe.
The main competitors of the Peruvian avocado in the international market are Colombia, Spain, and several African countries, such as Morocco, South Africa, Ghana, and Kenya, which are increasingly establishing a presence in the European market.
"We've realized that to get the best prices, you must start early and finish last. However, this year, prices are expected to be 30% lower than in 2024 due to the strong presence of Moroccan good-quality-and-large-sized avocados," he said.
There have also been significant logistical drawbacks. The cost of freight has skyrocketed. "We used to pay 4,000 to 5,000 dollars with controlled atmosphere; now we pay 9,000 to 10,000," Rubio said. In addition, there is a shortage of boxes due to the overlapping blueberry, grape, and mango harvest seasons, which further burdens the supply chain.
Despite everything, Rubio said, global demand for avocados continues to grow thanks to their recognition as a healthy product. "Avocado is becoming more and more valuable. People are more and more aware of its properties," he added. The company also focuses on providing fair prices to producers and clients, always seeking a balance throughout the chain.
For more information:
Gabriel Rubio
M.A. Export S.A.C.
Tel.: +51 992 313 818
Email: [email protected]
www.maexport.pe