It should be noted that Peru ships mostly Red Globe variety grapes; however, others have been gaining relevance in recent years, such as Superior Seedless, Crimson Seedless, Flame Seedless, Sweet Celebration, and Thompson Seedless.
The company Sociedad Agrícola Rapel led the grape exports ranking. It was followed by Ecosac Agrícola, El Pedregal, Pura Fruit Company, Complejo Agroindustrial Beta, Empresa Agrícola San Juan, San Miguel Fruits Perú, Agrocasagrande, Camposol, Procesadora Laran, among others.
Accumulated figures
According to figures from the Adex Data Trade Commercial Intelligence System, grape shipments amounted to US$899.203 million between January and October 2023, registering an increase of 30.3% over the same period in 2022 (US$689.899 million).
Their main destination was the United States (US$408.381 million), followed by the Netherlands (US$105.285 million), Mexico (US$82.708 million), Hong Kong (US$58.011 million), and China (US$43.883 million).
It must be noted that table grape shipments to Japan have taken place for the first time (US$1.746 million).
In March 2023, Peruvian grapes received authorization to enter the Land of the Rising Sun, thanks to a joint effort by the Commission for the Promotion of Peru for Export and Tourism (PromPeru), Peru's Trade Office in Japan (OCEX Japan), and the National Agricultural Health Service (Senasa).
Shipments to other markets, such as the United Arab Emirates, Ivory Coast, and Kuwait also resumed. They were worth US$430,330; US$36,480; and US$31,920; respectively.
Grapes are characterized by their sweet and refreshing flavor. Grapes are widely consumed for their nutritional properties, as they contain iron, which prevents anemia and strengthens the immune system.