Seasons

Peruvian fruit season calendar

When Hass avocados, blueberries, table grapes and Kent mangoes ship from Peru, and what that means for your buying plan.

Overview

Four seasons, twelve months

Peru's four main export fruits peak at different times. The highlighted column is the current month in Peru.

Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
Hass avocadoLa Libertad, Ica, Lima, Áncash
BlueberriesLa Libertad, Lambayeque, Ica
Table grapesPiura, Ica, Lambayeque, Arequipa
Kent mangoPiura, Lambayeque, Áncash

Swipe sideways to see all twelve months.

Peak volumeShippingOff season in Peru

Windows reflect typical Peruvian export seasons. Timing shifts by a few weeks each year with the weather, and El Niño years can move harvests and volumes.

Plan by month

What to expect in this month

Hass avocado

La Libertad, Ica, Lima, Áncash

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Blueberries

La Libertad, Lambayeque, Ica

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Table grapes

Piura, Ica, Lambayeque, Arequipa

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Kent mango

Piura, Lambayeque, Áncash

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Buying tips

How to plan a Peruvian program

Six to eight weeks ahead

Book before the season opens

Packing houses allocate volume early. Programs agreed before the first harvest get better calibers and prices.

Weekly volumes

Commit to a weekly flow

A fixed number of containers per week is easier to supply than one large order, and keeps your shelves steady.

First container

Inspect the first load closely

The first container sets the standard for the season. Make sure it matches your spec before it sails.

Transitions

Watch the handovers

Quality risk rises at the start and end of each window, when fruit comes from new or late regions.

Europe, summer

Avocado congestion

From June to August, Peru and South Africa overlap in Europe and prices fall. Mid calibers 14 to 18 hold value best.

US, winter

Mango and grape treatments

US bound mangoes need hot water treatment and grapes need cold treatment. Both add time, so plan the booking around it.

Season questions

When does Peruvian fruit ship?

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When is the Peruvian Hass avocado season?

Peru exports Hass from about April to September, with peak volumes from May to July. Timing shifts by a few weeks each year with the weather.

When is the Peruvian blueberry season?

Peru ships blueberries from about August to January, with peak volumes from September to November.

When is the Peruvian table grape season?

From October to April. Piura opens the season, Ica peaks from December to February and Arequipa closes it.

When is the Peruvian mango season?

From November to April, with peak volumes in January. Piura starts the season and Lambayeque follows.

Can I buy Peruvian fruit all year?

Yes. Hass avocados ship from April to September, blueberries from August to January, table grapes from October to April and Kent mangoes from November to April, so one Peruvian program can cover all twelve months.

Next step

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Tell us your markets and the fruits you buy. We will map a year of Peruvian supply for you.

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