Peru: Dried Mushroom Market 2025

Dried Mushroom Market Size in Peru

The Peruvian dried mushroom market surged to $X in 2022, with an increase of 216% against the previous year. In general, consumption, however, showed a deep contraction. Dried mushroom consumption peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Dried Mushroom Production in Peru

In value terms, dried mushroom production reached $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2015 with an increase of 22% against the previous year. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X. From 2016 to 2022, production growth remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Dried Mushroom Exports

Exports from Peru

In 2022, the amount of dried mushrooms and truffles exported from Peru reduced to X tons, shrinking by -11% on 2021. In general, exports, however, continue to indicate a significant increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2015 with an increase of 146%. Over the period under review, the exports reached the peak figure at X tons in 2021, and then contracted in the following year.

In value terms, dried mushroom exports dropped remarkably to $X in 2022. Overall, exports, however, saw significant growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2015 with an increase of 214% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports attained the maximum at $X in 2021, and then dropped markedly in the following year.

Exports by Country

Germany (X tons), Brazil (X tons) and France (X tons) were the main destinations of dried mushroom exports from Peru, with a combined 51% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Germany (with a CAGR of +41.8%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Germany ($X), Brazil ($X) and France ($X) appeared to be the largest markets for dried mushroom exported from Peru worldwide, with a combined 51% share of total exports.

In terms of the main countries of destination, Germany, with a CAGR of +40.6%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average dried mushroom export price amounted to $X per ton, reducing by -12.4% against the previous year. In general, the export price recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 an increase of 41% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices reached the peak figure at $X per ton in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

Average prices varied somewhat for the major foreign markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the highest price was recorded for prices to Belgium ($X per ton) and Germany ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to France ($X per ton) and Argentina ($X per ton) were amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Brazil (+2.5%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

Dried Mushroom Imports

Imports into Peru

In 2022, imports of dried mushrooms and truffles into Peru shrank sharply to X tons, which is down by -31.2% compared with 2021. Over the period under review, imports, however, posted a resilient increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of 166% against the previous year. As a result, imports attained the peak of X tons, and then dropped rapidly in the following year.

In value terms, dried mushroom imports declined rapidly to $X in 2022. In general, imports, however, continue to indicate buoyant growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when imports increased by 210% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of $X, and then fell dramatically in the following year.

Imports by Country

In 2022, China (X tons) constituted the largest dried mushroom supplier to Peru, accounting for a 83% share of total imports. Moreover, dried mushroom imports from China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Chile (X tons), sixfold.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from China amounted to +11.2%.

In value terms, China ($X) constituted the largest supplier of dried mushrooms and truffles to Peru, comprising 83% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Chile ($X), with an 11% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from China amounted to +15.4%.

Import Prices by Country

The average dried mushroom import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, shrinking by -3.8% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when the average import price increased by 16% against the previous year. As a result, import price attained the peak level of $X per ton, and then contracted slightly in the following year.

Average prices varied somewhat amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was China ($X per ton), while the price for Chile amounted to $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by China (+3.7%).

Source: IndexBox Platform

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