Port of Paracas Handled 25% of Peruvian Citrus Exports in 2026
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- Portal PortuarioPuerto de Paracas moviliza 25% del volumen de cítricos peruanos de temporada de exportación 2026
- jornal portuarioPuerto de Paracas moviliza 25% del volumen de cítricos peruanos de temporada de exportación 2026
- apam_nacionalesPuerto de Paracas moviliza 25% del volumen de cítricos peruanos de temporada de exportación 2026
The Port of Paracas shipped 26,418 tons of mandarins, oranges, lemons, grapefruits and tangelos during the 2026 export campaign, carried out together with the company Prolan SAC. According to the port operator, this operation accounted for nearly 25% of the total volumes handled in this activity at the national level.
Shipment Details
With the loading of the season's last container, the port facility exported a total of 2,426 TEU, equivalent to 26,418,448 kilograms of fruit, bound for markets in Europe and North America.
Statements from the Operator
The operator of Puerto General San Martín stated that Paracas handled the loading of the season's last container together with Prolan SAC, moving close to 25% of a citrus campaign described as demanding, and highlighted the port's contribution to connecting Peruvian agro-exports with international markets. It also emphasized confidence in the terminal's potential to boost the country's agro-exports and strengthen Peru's foreign trade.
Strategic Location
The Paracas Port Terminal is located in the province of Pisco, in the Ica region, an area linked to agricultural production and Peruvian exports. Its location on the country's southern coast allows it to handle different types of cargo and participate in the logistics chains that connect regional production with foreign trade.
Industry Outlook
According to a projection by Procitrus general manager Sergio del Castillo, Peruvian citrus exports would total 390 million dollars in the 2026 season, representing growth of 8% compared to the previous season.
