Cauliflowers and broccoli market in Peru

Earlier Report Observations

The Peruvian market for fresh cauliflower and broccoli saw production and market volume peak at over 75 thousand tons in 2019, before entering a period of decline. This downturn was initiated in 2020, when the COVID-19 pandemic caused widespread supply chain and market disruptions, contributing to a significant drop in output to 66 thousand tons. The market contraction continued in the following years, driven primarily by heightened regulatory scrutiny following the detection of severe pesticide contamination in samples from Lima and Callao, where 60% of broccoli exceeded safety limits.

In 2021 and 2022, the persistent issue of pesticide residues led to intensified sanitary controls and monitoring, creating a challenging environment for producers. This regulatory pressure coincided with a government-led initiative through Sierra Exportadora aimed at boosting broccoli production for domestic and international markets, though these efforts were unable to reverse the declining volume trend during this period. The overall food market experienced economic growth near 3.5% in 2022, but this was insufficient to offset the specific headwinds facing the cauliflower and broccoli sector.

By 2023, the market showed signs of stabilization and a modest recovery, with production increasing to nearly 60 thousand tons. This suggests a potential adaptation by growers to the stricter regulatory framework and a gradual improvement in market conditions after several years of contraction.

Production cauliflowers and broccoli in Peru

In kind, 2017-2020, t

From 2017 to 2020, Peru ranked 25th globally in the production of cauliflowers and broccoli.

Top producers of cauliflowers and broccoli, 2017-2020

World map of production of cauliflowers and broccoli, 2017-2020

Following two years of growth, Peru's production volume of cauliflowers and broccoli declined. In 2020, the country produced 65 654 tonnes, marking a 12.5% decrease from the previous year. Between 2017 and 2020, overall production fell by 6.5%, which translates to an annualized decline of 2.2%. The highest production level was recorded in 2019 at 75 012 tonnes, with the largest annual increase of 3.5% also occurring that year.

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

Exports cauliflowers and broccoli from Peru

Exports in kind, kg

The export market exhibited volatility during the observed period. Exports reached their lowest point in 2019 at 0.5 kg, then peaked in 2018, showing an 8.3-fold difference between these years. In 2020, Peru exported 3 kg of cauliflowers and broccoli, representing a sharp increase of 580.0% compared to 2019. The largest decline was recorded in 2019 at 88.0%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Peru in kind, 2017-2020, kg

From 2017 to 2020, the United States and the Netherlands served as the primary markets for Peru's exports in kind, together accounting for 48.4% of total export flows.

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

Peru's exports of cauliflowers and broccoli in value terms declined for the second consecutive year. In 2020, exports amounted to 0.0 thousand US dollars, reflecting a 50.0% decrease from 2019. Between 2018 and 2020, exports dropped by 98.2%, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of -73.9%.

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

Between 2017 and 2020, the Netherlands and the United States were the main destinations for Peru's cauliflowers and broccoli exports in value terms, jointly representing 5.1% 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 cauliflowers and broccoli to Peru

Imports in kind, kg

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Peru in kind, 2017-2020, kg

From 2017 to 2020, imports in kind of cauliflowers and broccoli to Peru were almost entirely sourced from Mexico, which accounted for 99.7% of total import flows.

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

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

Throughout 2017 to 2020, Mexico dominated the partner structure for imports in value terms, consistently making up 93.7% of total import flows.

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

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