Ecuador Fresh Grape insights

According to a report by El Peruano on September 28, the Peruvian National Agricultural Health Service and the Ecuadorian Plant and Animal Health Control Agency held a working meeting in Tumbes, during which the two sides signed an agreement to redefine the plant quarantine requirements for the export of fresh grapes from Peru to Ecuador. This agreement will promote trade between the two countries and bring benefits to Peruvian producers and the agricultural export industry chain. During the meeting, the two sides also agreed to continue to hold bilateral technical meetings to restart the export of fresh onions from Peru to Ecuador. Peru is the world's leading grape producer and exporter, with the main grape exporting regions being Ica, Piura, Lambayeque and La Libertad. Libertad). After the 2015-2016 grape export season, Peruvian grape exports to Ecuador were suspended, with exports of 7,130.65 tons in that season. Through the above agreement, Peruvian grape producers will resume exports to the Ecuadorian market. With the growing demand for grapes, this will be an important opportunity, as Ecuador is a market with 18 million potential consumers.

Peru will begin exporting table grapes to Ecuador again after the signing of an agreement between Senasa and Agrocalidad, the respective phytosanitary authorities of both countries, at a recent bilateral meeting in Tumbes, Fruitnet reported. Shipments were suspended in the 2015-2016 season, during which 7,130 tons were exported. The measure, which opens a market of 18 million consumers to Peruvian producers, is part of broader talks to promote exports of products of mutual interest to both countries. Health authorities also agreed to continue bilateral technical meetings to reestablish exports of fresh Peruvian onions to the Ecuadorian market.

Shipments of table grapes have been suspended since the 2015-2016 season, when 7,130 tons were exported.