Peruvian Hass avocado exports would grow in volume between 8% and 10% in 2022
I n 2021, Peruvian Hass avocado exports reached 490 thousand tons and an increase of between 8% and 10% is expected for this year, said the president of the Association of Hass Avocado Producers of Peru (ProHass), Juan Carlos Rose Walls.
“The increase in 2022 is not going to be as spectacular as the previous year, even this projected growth is considerable, although not on the scale that we are used to. Peru is already the second largest exporter of Hass avocado in the world and growing at very high rates is becoming more difficult, “he said.
Markets
Regarding destination markets, he highlighted that the Peruvian Hass avocado has more than 180 destinations available throughout the world. In that sense, he pointed out that this fruit from Peru is already consolidated in Europe, ranking as the main supplier, supplying three quarters of that market.
As for Chile, he said that it is where the Hass avocado from Peru has registered significant growth. He detailed that in 2021, 14% of Peruvian Hass avocado exports went to this market and a similar growth is expected this year. “We hope to continue supplying the Chilean market in an important way, especially now that maritime freight is scarce and expensive. Having a neighboring country that consumes our avocado is very good.”
In the case of the US market, he said that it is potentially very good, in addition, the problems registered with the avocado of Mexican origin represent an opportunity for the Peruvian avocado to better position itself in that destination.
In the case of the US market, he said that it is potentially very good, in addition, the problems registered with the avocado of Mexican origin represent an opportunity for the Peruvian avocado to better position itself in that destination.
As for Asia, he said that the work of his client is focused on increasing its demand, which is why they carry out promotional campaigns. “It is a very big effort that is made in terms of promotion, but we are talking about a huge market. We always try to grow in Asia, whose demand is still small but its potential is huge”, she stated.
Certificate of conformity and differentiation seal
At another time, Juan Carlos Paredes indicated that ProHass has been voluntarily implementing a certificate of conformity, in which, through a first-level certifier, a certification will be granted to Hass avocados that meet the standards of dry matter allowed. , post-harvest management, among others, which will give customers a guarantee.
