Supply chain issues impact Peruvian avocado exportsto Europe this season

By: Trademagazin editor Date: 2022. 08. 18. 12:36

Juan Carlos Paredes, President of the Peruvian Association of Hass Avocado Producers (ProHass) spoke of the challenges the Peruvian avocado export industry has faced during the 2022 season. As inflation, high costs and delays continue to affect fruit exports, the Russia-Ukraine war has also exacerbated supply chain issues.

The Peruvian avocado season, which started in March, is expected to finish in the last week of September

Some of the key destination markets for exports include Europe (53 percent), the U.S. (26 percent), the rest of America (11 percent) and Asia (10 percent).

With regards to the U.S., the goal should be to provide it with the best dry material and a minimum of 23 percent of exports should go to this market, he commented. Furthermore, ProHass is currently working with SENASA to open markets in Australia, Malaysia, Mexico, New Zealand and Taiwan.

The Peruvian avocado season, which started in March, is expected to finish in the last week of September, according to Paredes. This season, ProHass expects to export around 518,000 metric tons.