By week 4 of 2026, the Ica region exported 31,055,347 boxes of table grapes for the current season, each box weighing 8.2 kilograms. Ica’s exports represent 43% of Peru’s total shipment of 72,221,737 boxes so far this season, making it the main contributor to the country’s agro-exports.
The significance of these figures highlights Ica as a leading region in Peru’s table grape industry during the 2025-2026 export campaign. Piura follows with a share of 42%, and Lambayeque accounts for 7%.
Luis Miguel Vegas Arias Stella, general manager of the Peruvian Association of Table Grape Producers (Provid), announced that based on final projections for the campaign, Peru is expected to conclude the season in week 17 with an estimated volume of 84.2 million boxes. “This update adjusts the forecast downward by about 2 million boxes from initial projections, which at the start of the season estimated volumes over 86 million boxes. The adjustment reflects the increased information available as the season advances and enables a more precise alignment with actual crop and export performance,” Vegas Arias said. He added that “the adjustment primarily addresses production factors observed during the season, such as weather conditions, yield adjustments, and field management decisions.”
The export campaign has already surpassed shipments of over 72 million boxes. The northern zone has nearly concluded its activity with a contribution of 38.5 million boxes (53% of total exports), while southern regions remain active with shipments totaling 33.7 million boxes (47%), marking a five percent increase compared to last year.
Vegas Arias also commented on varietal trends: “The season continues to see a shift in varieties, with seedless grapes becoming more prominent. White Seedless grapes top the charts with 42.8 million boxes, an eight percent increase from the previous season. Red Seedless follows with 18.6 million boxes, up five percent. Varieties like Sweet Globe, Autumn Crisp, and Allison are strengthening their positions as key exportable options.” The United States remains Peru’s leading destination for table grapes at a share of fifty-two percent; other significant markets include the Netherlands and Mexico.
“Although the 2025-2026 campaign will close below initial projections at about two million boxes, the overall outlook is positive, showing moderate growth, a more competitive varietal structure, and industry adaptability, reinforcing Peru as a reliable supplier of table grapes in global markets,” Vegas Arias said.
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