The Peruvian avocado is a recognized fruit around the world that has conquered the American, European and Asian market, however, despite the global crisis of 2020 due to Covid-19, its sales were reduced by commercial uncertainty and the closing of many markets temporarily.

Fernando Cillóniz Benavides, president of Information, a Peruvian agricultural consultant, was the one who presented this estimate that would not only have a positive impact on volume, but would also have a positive impact on value where it would increase to 30% reaching approximately 1, 000 million dollars for the Peruvian avocados shipped abroad.

Peruvian avocado news

In the first half of this year, Peruvian avocado exports have reached 317.4 thousand tons, while the first six months of 2020 only 261.9 thousand tons of avocado were shipped. Therefore, in this period it has been possible to increase the export volume by 21%, hoping to maintain the rhythm for the second half of the year.

Regarding the volumes of Peruvian avocado sent per month, Cilloniz stated that in January only 4 thousand tons were sent, in February 11.4 thousand tons, in March 36.7 thousand tons, in April 67.4 thousand tons, in May 87.8 thousand tons and in June 110 thousand tons, showing a positive increase in this first half. But it should be remembered that there are only 3 months left to end the 2021 Peruvian avocado export season.