Citrus fruit market in Peru

Earlier Report Observations

The Peruvian citrus fruit market volume grew consistently from 2 561 тыс. т in 2018 to 3 117 тыс. т in 2022. This expansion was primarily supported by rising consumer awareness of healthy eating, which boosted domestic consumption, and a surge in export demand from key markets like the United States, the Netherlands, and Canada. Notably, in 2020, exports of mandarins and oranges increased by 46% and 36% respectively, stimulating overall production and market volume.

After peaking in 2022, the market volume contracted to 2 982 тыс. т in 2023. During this period, Peru consolidated its position as the second-largest supplier of fresh fruit to the United States. In 2024, the sector focused on improving market access, with cold treatment approval at three degrees for citrus fruits enhancing quality for shipments to Asian markets like Japan and Vietnam, while strategic development of the Port of Chancay aimed at reducing transit times to Asia.

Production citrus fruit in Peru

In kind, 2017-2020, K t

Globally, Peru ranked as the 20th largest producer of citrus fruit between 2017 and 2020.

Top producers of citrus fruit, 2017-2020

World map of production of citrus fruit, 2017-2020

Peru's citrus fruit production grew for the third consecutive year. In 2020, the country produced 2 989 thousand tons of citrus fruit, marking a moderate increase of 5.7% compared to the previous year. From 2017 to 2020, production rose by 24%, which translates to an annualized growth rate of 7.4%.

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

In value, 2017-2020, M $ US

Citrus fruit production in Peru expanded for the third year in a row. In 2020, the output was valued at 3 156 million US dollars, up by 5.6% from the year before. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, production increased by 15.6%, with a compound annual growth rate of 4.9%.

Annual dynamics of production in Peru in value, 2017-2020, M $ US

Exports citrus fruit from Peru

Exports in kind, K t

Peru's citrus fruit exports grew for the third consecutive year. In 2020, exports reached 264.6 thousand tons, showing a sharp increase of 35.0% compared to 2019. Between 2017 and 2020, exports rose by 57.2%, equivalent to an annualized growth rate of 16.3%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, the United States, the United Kingdom, and the Netherlands were the main destinations for Peru's citrus fruit exports in volume terms. The United States accounted for 36.4% of exports, the United Kingdom for 19.8%, and the Netherlands for 13.8%, together making up 70.1% of total 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, M $ US

Citrus fruit exports from Peru increased for the third year in a row. In 2020, exports amounted to 279.4 million US dollars, representing a rise of 34.8% compared to 2019. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, exports grew by 46.5%, with a compound annual growth rate of 13.6%.

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

Between 2017 and 2020, the United States, the United Kingdom, and the Netherlands remained the principal buyers of citrus fruit from Peru in value terms. The United States held a 42.5% share of exports, the United Kingdom 17.5%, and the Netherlands 11.2%, collectively accounting for 71.2% of total export value.

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

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

Imports citrus fruit to Peru

Imports in kind, K t

Peru's citrus fruit imports declined for the third consecutive year. In 2020, imports registered 2.6 thousand tons, reflecting a drop of 5.7% from the previous year. From 2017 to 2020, imports decreased by 17.6%, which corresponds to an annualized decline of 6.2%.

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

Over the period from 2017 to 2020, the United States was the dominant source for Peru's citrus fruit imports in volume terms, with a share of 85.3% of total flows, while other markets contributed the remainder.

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, M $ US

Peru's citrus fruit import volume fell for the second consecutive year. In 2020, import volume was recorded at 3.8 million US dollars, indicating a slight decline of 2.0% compared to the previous year. Between 2017 and 2020, imports decreased by 10.2%, equating to an annualized rate of 3.5%. The highest value was in 2018 at 4.5 million US dollars. The largest decline occurred in 2019, with a drop of 14.3%, while the largest increase was in 2018, at 7.0%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, the United States was the dominant supplier of citrus fruit to Peru in value terms, accounting for 86.9% of total imports, with other countries making up the rest.

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

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