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Peruvian avocado will strengthen its presence in Asia in the face of increased competition in Europe

The 2025 Peruvian avocado export season has started with significant challenges, mainly due to delays in the maturation of the dry matter, an indispensable requirement to achieve quality exports.

According to the president of the Technical Appraisal Body of Peru (CTTP Appraisals), Miguel Cordano Rodríguez, the 2025 Peruvian avocado export season started in December of 2024, which is later than other years because of the delays in ripening.

Cordano said that Europe has historically been the main destination for Peruvian avocados. However, he said, in 2025 competition will intensify due to the increasing supplies from countries such as Spain, Israel, and Morocco. Given this scenario, Peruvian exporters have diversified their shipments, increasing their presence in the Asian market, led by China, Japan, and South Korea.

According to Cordano, the dynamics of Peruvian foreign trade should change in the coming months with the recent entry into operation of the port of Chancay, which significantly reduces the transit time to China from 38 to 23 days. This port, inaugurated in November 2024, allows direct transit to Asia without intermediate stops.

The Asian market has an optimistic outlook for Peruvian exporters, as the sector projects it'll ship 80 to 100 containers to China, Japan, and South Korea. However, it also poses challenges, Cordano warned.

He stressed that the slowdown in exports to Europe could lead to increased competition between Peruvian exporters in the Asian market, potentially putting downward pressure on prices.

Regarding production, he said that the figures for 2025 remain similar to those of the previous year. According to the Association of Hass Avocado Producers of Peru (Prohass), limitations due to adverse weather conditions, as well as lack of water in regions without adequate storage infrastructure, could affect the size of the fruit and restrict supply in the future.

"Despite logistical and weather challenges, the quality of Peruvian avocados continues to be internationally recognized. Peru's unique climatic conditions allow for a low incidence of diseases such as fungi, which favors the production of a high-quality fruit that meets the demands of the most competitive markets," he stressed.

Source: agraria.pe

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