Grape production in Peru is forecast to reach 790,000 metric tons (MT) in marketing year (MY) 2024/2025, an increase of two percent compared to the previous year. The expected increase is due to improved climatic conditions in northern coastal regions which represent 48 percent of the total production area. Domestic consumption of fresh grapes is forecast at 170,000 MT in MY 2024/2025, a decrease from last year due to higher international prices. Peruvian grape exports are forecast to reach a record of 620,000 MT in MY 2024/2025, a 17 percent increase from the previous year. The United States will continue to be the lead export market.
Production:
766,020 766,015 775,800 775,583 790,070 With better weather conditions, Peru's production is expected to reach 790,000 metric tons (MT) in marketing year (MY) 2024/2025 (October-September), an increase of two percent over the previous year. The expected increase in production is due to better yields in northern Peru (Piura), which was severely hit by an extremely hot winter and heavy rains last season.
Peru's table grape production area stretches from North to South along the Pacific Ocean. Due to desertic conditions along the coast, daily temperatures consistently range between 9 and 30 degrees Celsius (48-86 degrees Fahrenheit), and have 12 hours of sunlight per day, year-round, which makes it an ideal region for grape production. These conditions, combined with investments in harvest technology and precision irrigation, enable Peru to produce mature vines 55 percent faster than in neighboring countries.
The 2023/2024 growing season was seriously affected by unusual weather conditions (heavy rains and high temperatures) that resulted in a lower harvest. Production in the North of the country (Piura, Lambayeque, and La Libertas) was severely affected. Reporting a 30 percent decrease in production compared to the amount harvested last year. Similar conditions affected the MY 2017/2018 harvest when negative weather conditions attributed to El Nino resulted in a poor harvest. This year's harvest, however, is expected to be much better than last year's due to improved weather conditions.
Peruvian grape producers have adapted to changing weather conditions while ensuring the efficient use of water on their farms. Additionally, licensed grape varieties have increased productivity and increased competitiveness compared to common grape varieties.
Grape production is mainly located in Ica (49 percent) and Piura (37 percent). Other relevant areas are Lambayeque (6 percent), La Libertad (5 percent), and Arequipa (3 percent). The total area under cultivation is estimated at 35,500 hectares. The harvesting season in Peru begins in October and ends in April with a North-to-south harvest pattern. With innovative technological advances, table grape production in Piura can be harvested twice a year, once in March/April and again in November/December.
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