Peru's Ministry of Agricultural Development and Irrigation announced that the country exported more than 100,000 tons of citrus between January and May of this year, i.e., 50% more than in the same period of last year.
Mandarins accounted for 62% of the total volume. Tahiti lime followed with a 31% share, but with the highest growth in this period. The country also exported oranges, tangelos, Sutil, and Eureka lemons.
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This strong growth was achieved thanks to the joint effort of 129 exporting companies to strengthen the presence of Peruvian citrus in international markets, and the coordinated work between producers and local governments to control the fruit fly. The presence of this pest has decreased significantly thanks to phytosanitary measures and lower temperatures.
Senasa urges producers to continue rigorously applying control measures in the field and during the packaging process to maintain and improve the quality standards demanded by the global market. The increased international demand for products rich in vitamin C has also favored this growth, boosting the diversification and competitiveness of the Peruvian supply.
Senasa reaffirms its commitment to protecting the country's agricultural health and continues working with the private sector to guarantee the quality and competitiveness of Peruvian products in the world's most demanding markets.
Main destinations
The United States remains the main destination, with 40,600 tons. Chile imported 6,500 tons, and exports to the Netherlands increased by 4.2%, standing at 14,500 tons of Peruvian citrus.
With these results, Senasa reaffirms its commitment to protecting the country's agricultural health and continues working with the private sector to guarantee the quality and competitiveness of Peruvian products in the world's most demanding markets.
For more information:
Peru's Ministry of Agrarian Development and Irrigation
www.gob.pe
