Peruvian table grapes, October to April
Peru is the world's leading table grape exporter, with 86.4 million boxes in the 2025/26 season. We source seedless and Red Globe grapes from packing houses in Piura and Ica, and check stems, berries and SO₂ pads before every container is closed.
Harvest moves north to south
Piura opens in October, Ica peaks December to February and Arequipa closes the season in April. One origin covers six months.
Modern licensed varieties
About 75% of Peruvian grape exports are licensed varieties such as Sweet Globe and Autumn Crisp, which is what retailers now ask for.
Proven in demanding markets
Peru sends more than half its grapes to the United States, then the Netherlands, Mexico, the UK and Canada.
Harvested by hand, checked bunch by bunch
Grapes are picked by hand into field crates and sorted before packing. We look at stems, berry firmness, Brix and SO₂ pad placement before the pallets go in.
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Peruvian table grape specifications
Standard offer from our partner packing houses. Every order is confirmed against your own specification sheet before harvest.
| Color | Varieties | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| White seedless | Sweet Globe, Autumn Crisp | Large, crunchy berries; the main export color |
| Red seedless | Allison, Sweet Celebration | Strong color and crunch |
| Red seeded | Red Globe | Traditional for Asian and Latin American markets |
| Black seedless | On request | Limited volumes |
| Packaging | 8.2 kg bulk; 10 x 2 lb clamshells; 5 kg or 4.5 kg with 500 g punnets | |
| Transport | Around 0 °C, 90 to 95% humidity, SO₂ pads | Cold treatment in transit for the US |
| Incoterms | FOB, CFR, CIF |
Peruvian table grape season
Main regions: Piura, Ica, Lambayeque, Arequipa. The highlighted month is today in Peru.
How to buy table grapes from Peru
We supply importers, wholesalers, distributors and retail buyers. This is how an order runs, from your first message to the loaded container.
Send your specification
Tell us varieties, berry size and packaging, destination port and weekly volume.
Get a quote in one business day
Availability, a price range and the packing house that fits your program.
We inspect before loading
Our inspector checks the lot at the packing house. You approve it with the report in hand.
Documents and follow up
We coordinate booking and export documents, and follow the container to arrival.
What we check on every lot
Our inspector is at the packing house before loading. You receive the report with photos before the container leaves.
Stem color
Green, turgid stems sell. Brown, dry stems are the first thing a buyer sees.
Berry firmness
Turgor and crunch checked by hand and on a sample.
Brix and sugar to acid ratio
Measured per lot against your minimum.
Shatter and decay
Loose berries, botrytis and splits, counted by percentage.
SO₂ pad and bleaching
Correct pad placement; bleached berries recorded.
Berry diameter and bunch weight
Checked against the calibers in your order.
Importing Peruvian table grapes into the US and EU
United States
Peruvian grapes need an APHIS treatment against fruit flies, usually cold treatment during the voyage. Since December 2024 Peru also ships grapes in cold treated ship holds.
European Union
SENASA phytosanitary certificate, EU pesticide limits and labelling. Retailers usually ask for GLOBALG.A.P., GRASP and a social audit.
Full detail and sources in our guide to US and EU import requirements. See also cold chain and transit times and eight checks before your first container.
Buying table grapes from Peru
Something else? Ask us directly on WhatsApp.
WhatsApp usWhen is the Peruvian table grape season?
From October to April. Piura opens the season, Ica peaks from December to February and Arequipa closes it.
Which grape varieties does Peru export?
Mostly licensed seedless varieties: Sweet Globe and Autumn Crisp (white), Allison and Sweet Celebration (red), plus Red Globe.
Do Peruvian grapes need treatment for the US?
Yes, an APHIS treatment against fruit flies, usually cold treatment during the voyage.
How do I buy table grapes from Peru?
Send us your specification: varieties, berry size and packaging, destination port and weekly volume. We answer within one business day with availability and a price range, select the packing house, inspect the lot before loading and coordinate the export documents.
Who do you supply?
Importers, wholesalers, distributors and retail or food service buyers. We work business to business only.
Which Incoterms do you offer?
FOB, CFR and CIF. The Incoterm and the destination port are agreed with each quote.
Can you inspect table grapes I buy from another Peruvian exporter?
Yes. Our pre shipment inspection is also sold on its own. We inspect at the packing house and send you the report before the vessel departs.
Waldorf salad with Peruvian grapes
A Peruvian dish that shows what this fruit has to deliver on arrival.
Content you can use
Recipes, season calendars and market notes for your own retail and food service customers. Free to use with credit.
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Request a quote for Peruvian table grapes
Tell us your calibers or counts, destination port, packaging and weekly volume. You get an answer within one business day.