Since 2006, when it was founded, Sterling Peru SAC has continued to grow steadily and established itself as a key player in the agricultural sector. With the mandarin season in full swing, the company, which focuses on prominent varieties, such as the W. Murcott, PrimaSole and Tango, is offering a detailed overview of the situation in the mandarin market.
Patrick Early, founder of Sterling Peru, says: "We start with the mandarin campaign in March and it lasts until September or October. We export all varieties, including the W Murcott, PrimaSole, Satsuma or Tango." The company has managed to establish itself mainly in the U.S. market, which absorbs 80% of its production. "We export mostly to the United States and a smaller quantity to Europe," says Patrick, although conditions in the European market have not been that favorable this year.
The mandarin season started in March with the Okitsu, PrimoSole and Owari varieties, followed by the W. Murcott at the end of May and the Tango in June. Sterling Peru plans to export around 300 containers of W. Murcott this year and approximately 2.5 million kilos of Tango. "We are going to ship an extra 20 to 25 containers this year," says Patrick, highlighting the significant growth in exports.
Omar Chamorro, operations director, says: "We've had an unusual season in 2023, mostly because of the weather. Since we started, the company has been growing by between 15 and 20% per year," but the weather conditions have had an impact on the color of the mandarins, especially in the W. Murcott variety, and this has made the harvest more challenging.
Sterling Peru SAC doesn't work exclusively with mandarins. It also exports products such as ginger, table grape or avocado, thus diversifying its portfolio and opening new markets. "We also sell ginger and table grapes to the United States," says Patrick, reflecting on the company's adaptability.
As for future plans, Omar highlights a strategic move into southern Peru, seeking alliances with larger growers, which promises to further consolidate Sterling's position in the global fruit market. "Freight costs are going down, and we can pass that on to the grower by ensuring they receive fair prices," says Omar, highlighting the company's operational efficiency. Also, Sterling Peru has expanded into diverse markets, shipping its products to the United States, Europe, the Caribbean or Russia.
Sterling Peru SAC continues to grow, driven by the demand for high quality mandarins in key markets. With a focus on innovation and expansion, the company is in a good position to face the challenges and take advantage of the opportunities in the competitive global agricultural sector.
For more information: 
Patrick Early (founder)
Sterling Peru SAC
Av. Del Pinar Nro. 152 Int. 306 Centro Empresarial el Pin (Chacarilla) - Santiago de Surco
Lima, Peru
Tel: +(51) 992 819 304
[email protected]
Omar Chamarro (Operations Manager)
Tel.: +(51) 921 618 617
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