US and Europe key to Peru mango trade

The two major Northern Hemisphere markets represent the leading export destinations for Peruvian mangoes today

Peruvian mango exports rose by 71.6 per cent in value during the first seven months of this year to US$154m, according to figures from the national exporters association (Adex), with the bulk of the crop headed to the Northern Hemisphere.

The US and the Netherlands received a massive 74 per cent of volumes during the January to July period, Adex said, with shipments to the US worth some US$33.19m in value, and sales to the Netherlands not far behind at US$25.18m.

Other export markets included the UK (which received 7 per cent of the total crop), Canada (with 4 per cent), Spain, Japan and Belgium (which each received 3 per cent of volumes), France (2 per cent), Chile, Germany, New Zealand, Mexico and Sweden (which each received 1 per cent), among others.

According to Adex, Peru is on course to increase export volumes during the 2008/09 marketing season, which gets underway in December through March.

Peru mainly exports Kent mangoes to international markets, as well as Tommy Atkins and Haden albeit in smaller volumes.  

www.fruitnet.com - September 2008