Peruvian fruit and vegetable exports continue to expand into global markets. In the first month of the year, shipments reached nearly US$1 billion, led by strong demand for grapes, blueberries, mangoes, avocados, and other products among consumers in the Northern Hemisphere.
The figure represents a 16.4% increase compared to the same period in 2025.
Midagri reported that the main destinations for Peruvian agricultural exports were the United States, the Netherlands, Mexico, Spain, Canada, Colombia, the United Kingdom, China, Chile, and Ecuador.
These markets accounted for 82.1% of the total export value during the period under review.
The government agency highlighted that total agro-exports reached US$1.33 billion in January, an 8.4% rise compared to the same period last year, including both traditional and non-traditional food shipments.
Leading export segment
By the end of 2025 (January–December), fruit and vegetable shipments exceeded US$8.104 billion and reached more than 100 markets, reaffirming Peru’s position as one of the world’s leading producers and exporters of blueberries, grapes, avocados, mangoes, and other products, Midagri stated.
Despite the presence of El Niño phenomenon along the coast, Peru maintains a strong natural advantage as a megadiverse nation hosting 38 distinct climates.
This allows year-round production and geographic flexibility, optimizing cultivation in regions with more stable weather conditions, such as the southern coast.
Another key strength of the agro-export sector is the adoption of technological innovation, including the development of new genetic varieties across major outbound products.
This enables adaptation to climate change while maintaining a consistent supply of high-quality fruits and vegetables with improved taste and texture.
Midagri also noted that, through the National Agrarian Health Service (Senasa), it is promoting the signing of new phytosanitary agreements this year with various countries to expand market access for agricultural products and boost income in the sector, particularly for small-scale producers.