Peru: Grapefruit Market 2025

Grapefruit Market Size in Peru

In 2022, the Peruvian grapefruit market decreased by -0.3% to $X, falling for the fifth consecutive year after four years of growth. Over the period under review, the total consumption indicated moderate growth from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +2.2% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, consumption decreased by -26.5% against 2017 indices. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Grapefruit Production in Peru

In value terms, grapefruit production expanded slightly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, the total production indicated a prominent increase from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +6.0% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, production decreased by -1.9% against 2020 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2015 when the production volume increased by 26%. Grapefruit production peaked at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

The average yield of grapefruits in Peru reduced modestly to X tons per ha in 2022, remaining constant against the previous year's figure. Over the period under review, the yield, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2015 when the yield increased by 26%. As a result, the yield reached the peak level of X tons per ha. From 2016 to 2022, the growth of the average grapefruit yield failed to regain momentum. Despite the increased use of modern agricultural techniques and methods, future yield figures may still be impacted by adverse weather conditions.

In 2022, the harvested area of grapefruits in Peru rose modestly to X ha, growing by 1.8% against the previous year. Overall, the harvested area continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 with an increase of 7.7% against the previous year. As a result, the harvested area attained the peak level of X ha. From 2015 to 2022, the growth of the grapefruit harvested area remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Grapefruit Exports

Exports from Peru

In 2022, the amount of grapefruits exported from Peru stood at X tons, picking up by 6.1% compared with the previous year. In general, exports showed a strong increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 when exports increased by 122%. Over the period under review, the exports attained the peak figure in 2022 and are likely to see steady growth in the near future.

In value terms, grapefruit exports expanded remarkably to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports saw a remarkable increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 with an increase of 112%. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

The United States (X tons) was the main destination for grapefruit exports from Peru, accounting for a 62% share of total exports. Moreover, grapefruit exports to the United States exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Ireland (X tons), sevenfold. China (X tons) ranked third in terms of total exports with an 8.1% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume to the United States stood at +29.7%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Ireland (+18.6% per year) and China (+25.0% per year).

In value terms, the United States ($X) remains the key foreign market for grapefruits exports from Peru, comprising 61% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by the Netherlands ($X), with a 12% share of total exports. It was followed by Ireland, with a 9% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value to the United States stood at +38.6%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: the Netherlands (+2.0% per year) and Ireland (+28.5% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average grapefruit export price amounted to $X per ton, increasing by 3.8% against the previous year. Over the period under review, export price indicated tangible growth from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +3.7% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, grapefruit export price decreased by -8.8% against 2020 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when the average export price increased by 43%. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major external markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was the Netherlands ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to China ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to the Netherlands (+10.8%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Grapefruit Imports

Imports into Peru

In 2022, approx. X tons of grapefruits were imported into Peru; rising by 204% on the previous year. In general, imports recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when imports increased by 482% against the previous year. As a result, imports attained the peak of X tons. From 2017 to 2022, the growth of imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, grapefruit imports skyrocketed to $X in 2022. Overall, imports saw mild growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 with an increase of 524% against the previous year. As a result, imports attained the peak of $X. From 2017 to 2022, the growth of imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

The United States (X tons) and Chile (X tons) were the main suppliers of grapefruit imports to Peru.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Chile (with a CAGR of +1.3%).

In value terms, the United States ($X) constituted the largest supplier of grapefruits to Peru, comprising 80% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Chile ($X), with a 20% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from the United States totaled +2.8%.

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average grapefruit import price amounted to $X per ton, remaining constant against the previous year. Overall, the import price, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 an increase of 15%. Over the period under review, average import prices reached the maximum at $X per ton in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was the United States ($X per ton), while the price for Chile totaled $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the United States (+3.0%).

Source: IndexBox Platform

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