Apple market in Peru

Earlier Report Observations

The Peruvian fresh apple market volume expanded to 193.2 thousand tonnes in 2019, a 2.6% increase from the previous year. This growth was supported by state-led initiatives such as Sierra Exportadora, which promoted the cultivation of new apple varieties like Fuji, Gala, and Pink Lady, and provided training to small producers in Good Agricultural Practices to enhance quality and market access.

After stabilizing in 2020, the market volume entered a downward trend, declining to 168.1 thousand tonnes by 2023. This contraction coincided with a sharp drop in imports, which fell from 51.9 thousand tonnes in 2020 to 42.4 thousand tonnes in 2023, while domestic production also decreased. Shifting consumer preferences toward newer varieties and ongoing efforts to substitute imports with local production were insufficient to offset the overall market reduction.

The market dynamics were further influenced by global competition, particularly from Chilean and U.S. imports, and the persistent unmet domestic demand, which underscored the challenges in scaling up local apple cultivation despite favorable climatic conditions in Peru's inter-Andean valleys.

Production apple in Peru

In kind, 2017-2020, K t

Top producers of apple, 2017-2020

World map of production of apple, 2017-2020

In 2020, Peru produced 139.5 thousand tons of apples, marking a 3.7% decrease compared to the previous year. Looking at the period from 2017 to 2020, production declined by 6.9%, which translates to an average annual decrease of 2.3%. The most significant drop occurred in 2018, with a 6.2% reduction, while the largest increase was recorded in 2019, at 3.1%.

Annual dynamics of production in Peru in kind, 2017-2020, K t

Exports apple from Peru

Exports in kind, t

The export market displayed an unstable trend during this period. Exports reached their lowest point in 2017 and peaked in 2018, with a staggering 8 504-fold difference between these years. In 2019, Peru's apple exports amounted to 5 tons, representing a sharp 73.8% decline from 2018. The maximum export volume was recorded in 2018 at 21 tons, which also saw the largest increase of 850 313.2%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Peru in kind, 2017-2020, t

From 2017 to 2020, Chile was the primary export partner for Peru in terms of volume, accounting for 79.2% of total apple exports.

Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2017-2020

World map of product's exports from Peru in kind, 2017-2020

Exports in value, K $ US

The export market in value terms showed signs of volatility over the observed period. Export values fluctuated dramatically, with a 66 885-fold gap between the low in 2017 and the high in 2018. In 2019, Peru's apple exports in monetary terms reached 5 thousand US dollars, down by 63.2% compared to 2018. The peak value was recorded in 2018 at 13 thousand US dollars, which also experienced the largest increase of 6 688 400.0%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Peru in value, 2017-2020, K $ US

During 2017–2020, the geographical structure of apple exports in value terms was dominated by Chile, which held a 73.1% share of total export flows.

Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2017-2020

World map of product's exports from Peru in value, 2017-2020

Imports apple to Peru

Imports in kind, t

Apple imports into Peru increased for the second consecutive year. In 2020, imports totaled 51 920 tons, reflecting a controlled rise of 7.5% year-over-year. However, over the broader period from 2017 to 2020, imports decreased by 11.2%, equivalent to an annualized decline of 3.9%. The lowest import volume was recorded in 2018 at 47 758 tons, which also saw the largest decline of 18.3%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Peru in kind, 2017-2020, t

From 2017 to 2020, Chile was the main source of apple imports into Peru, absorbing 86.4% of total import volume, while the remainder was distributed among a variety of smaller trading partners.

Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2017-2020

World map of product's imports to Peru in kind, 2017-2020

Imports in value, K $ US

The value of apple imports into Peru rose for the second year in a row. In 2020, imports stood at 44 002 thousand US dollars, indicating a 7.5% increase from 2019. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, however, imports decreased by 3.7%, with a compound annual growth rate of -1.3%. The minimum value was recorded in 2018 at 38 511 thousand US dollars, which also experienced the largest decline of 15.8%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Peru in value, 2017-2020, K $ US

Between 2017 and 2020, Chile remained the principal source for apple imports into Peru in value terms, accounting for 79.0% of total imports, with the rest spread across other countries.

Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2017-2020

World map of product's imports to Peru in value, 2017-2020