The Chancay Megaport provides a tangible logistical advantage for Peru. This infrastructure could cut shipping time for fresh fruit to China from more than 35 days to roughly 21-22 days, improving the fruit’s condition upon arrival compared with other sources.
Peru’s diverse climate and geography allow for up to two cherry harvests annually, in contrast to competitors that have only one season. This advantage is bolstered by the introduction of genetic material from the United States and Chile, as well as trials to adapt varieties such as Santina, Lapins, and Skeena in regions including Arequipa, Junín, Ayacucho, Cajamarca, Cusco, and Áncash. These trials focus on varieties with both high and low chilling requirements.
Peruvian cherries are still in the field trial phase and have not yet reached commercial export levels. According to data from Chile’s Undersecretariat for International Economic Relations (SUBREI), the global market for fresh cherries generated approximately $5.849 billion in 2025, with Chile accounting for 59.6% of global shipments. In the Chinese wholesale market, premium batches averaged between $45 and $58 per kilo by the end of that year.
Source: Fresh Plaza
