Japan offers a strategic opportunity to Peruvian table grape exporters

Peru has emerged as the world's leading exporter of table grapes for the second year in a row, exporting 562,093 tons in the 2024-2025 campaign, according to the National Agrarian Health Service (Senasa). The success of Peruvian table grapes is attributed to their high quality, diverse variety, and increasing global demand. The country exports to 44 markets, with North America accounting for 61% of sales, Europe for 24%, and Asia for 9%. Japan has become a significant market, making Peru the third-largest supplier, despite entering the market recently. Exports to Japan have seen a dramatic increase, rising by 65% from the previous year to 4.2 thousand tons in the 2024/2025 season. This growth underscores Japan's growing importance in the Peruvian grape industry.

(Agraria.pe) Recently, the National Agrarian Health Service (Senasa) reported that in the 2024-2025 campaign, the country exported 562,093 tons, consolidating Peru's position as the world leader in table grape exports for the second consecutive year. According to an analysis prepared by Fluctuante, the fruit's success lies in its high quality, variety diversity, and growing demand for table grapes around the world. Added to this is the country's strategic regions for the production and marketing of the fruit, including Ica, Piura, and Lambayeque, which have enabled a strong presence. The fruit reaches 44 markets and is primarily targeted at North America, which accounts for 61% of sales, followed by Europe with 24% and Asia with 9%. While both have been the main export destinations, new countries are beginning to gain importance, such as Japan. Peruvian Table Grapes and Japan Peru has managed to consolidate its position as the third-largest supplier of table grapes to the ...