Oranges market in Peru

Earlier Report Observations

The Peruvian orange market volume increased from 487 thousand tons in 2018 to a peak of 583 thousand tons in 2022, driven by sustained investments in orchard productivity and quality improvements aimed at securing export markets. During this period, successful access negotiations with the United States and rising health-conscious demand in Europe, particularly from the United Kingdom, encouraged higher domestic production despite logistical constraints.

Market dynamics shifted in 2022 when the United Kingdom's exit as a primary export destination led to a sharp drop in overseas shipments. This, combined with the El Niño weather phenomenon affecting some crops, resulted in greater domestic availability and further market growth that year. By 2023, a strong recovery in exports led by the United States, alongside a minor production adjustment, brought market volume to 552 thousand tons.

Structural developments such as the certification of organic orange cultivation in Junín by Selva Industrial and the rising role of exporters like Agroindustria JAS E.I.R.L. diversified the industry. Global supply shortages in major producing countries later boosted Peruvian export values and prices, reinforcing the sector's outward orientation.

Production oranges in Peru

In kind, 2017-2020, K t

From 2017 to 2020, Peru maintained the 20th position globally in orange production volume.

Top producers of oranges, 2017-2020

World map of production of oranges, 2017-2020

Peru's orange production volume increased for the third consecutive year. In 2020, the country produced 558.6 K t of oranges, representing a modest gain of 9.6% compared to 2019. Between 2017 and 2020, production grew by 12.1%, equating to an annualized rate of 3.9%.

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

In value, 2017-2020, M $ US

Orange production in Peru increased for the third consecutive year. In 2020, the output of oranges was valued at 231.2 M $ US, up by 17.6% from the previous year. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, production rose by 24.6%, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 7.6%.

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

Exports oranges from Peru

Exports in kind, t

Orange shipments from Peru to abroad increased for the third consecutive year. In 2020, exports reached 29 297 t, up by 36.1% year-on-year. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, exports grew by 69.5%, with a CAGR of 19.2%.

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

Throughout 2017–2020, the United Kingdom and the Netherlands were the key partner countries for exports in kind, with a combined share of 85.9% of total flows; other partners accounted for the remainder.

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 volume of orange exports increased for the third consecutive year. In 2020, Peru exported 12 127 K $ US of oranges, reflecting a sharp improvement of 46.1% over the past year. Between 2017 and 2020, exports rose by 88.3%, equating to an annualized rate of 23.5%.

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

In 2017–2020, the United Kingdom and the Netherlands continued to lead the list of markets for exports in value terms, together accounting for 80.3% of total flows, while other partners played a supplementary role.

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

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

Imports oranges to Peru

Imports in kind, t

Orange volumes imported by Peru declined for the third consecutive year. In 2020, Peru imported approximately 2 588 t of oranges, down by 5.7% compared to 2019. Between 2017 and 2020, imports decreased by 15.1%, equating to an annualized rate of 5.3%.

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

Throughout 2017–2020, the United States and Chile were the principal sources for imports in kind, with their joint share reaching 100.0% of total 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

Orange deliveries to Peru declined for the second consecutive year. In 2020, imports reached 3 680 K $ US, corresponding to a small decrease of 2.3% compared to 2019. Between 2017 and 2020, imports decreased by 7.8%, equating to an annualized rate of 2.7%. The maximum value was recorded in 2018 at 4 352 K $ US. The largest decline occurred in 2019, at 13.5%, while the largest increase was in 2018, at 9.1%.

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

Throughout 2017–2020, the United States and Chile remained the principal suppliers of oranges to Peru, together accounting for 100.0% of total imports in value terms.

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

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