Exhibiting at Asia Fruit Logistica 2025

The Peruvian Mango Growers and Exporters Association (APEM) is the leading trade association representing the collective interests of mango producers, exporters, packers, and agribusiness stakeholders across Peru. Established in 1999 and headquartered in Lima, APEM plays a pivotal role in advancing Peru’s mango industry through advocacy, technical development, market access, and export promotion.

Core Business and Offerings

As a non-profit organization, APEM delivers a comprehensive suite of services to its members, including:

• Policy Advocacy & Industry Representation:

  • Coordinating with government entities such as SENASA, MINAGRI, and PROMPERÚ to enhance regulatory frameworks and expand market access.
  • Engaging in phytosanitary negotiations for new destination countries.

• Technical Development:

  • Dissemination of research on irrigation, pruning, flowering induction, pest/disease control, and harvest practices.
  • Facilitating training workshops, technical field days, and best practice manuals for small and large-scale producers.

• Export Logistics & Market Access Support:

  • Assisting members with export documentation, shipping logistics, and quality certification processes.
  • Coordinating pre-shipment inspections, cold chain protocols, and post-harvest improvements.

• Promotional Campaigns & Trade Fair Participation:

  • Managing the global brand "Peruvian Mango".
  • Organizing joint participation in trade shows like Fruit Logistica, Asia Fruit Logistica, and Expoalimentaria.

• Market Intelligence & Reporting:

  • Weekly export reports during the campaign season.
  • Detailed statistical analysis on production, demand, and pricing trends in key global markets.

Specialization and USP

APEM’s unique strengths as a trade association include:

• National Scope: Represents over 100 active members, including growers, exporters, and packhouses in the Piura, Lambayeque, and Ancash regions.
• Seasonal Coordination: Manages and monitors Peru’s entire mango export season from October to March.
• Phytosanitary Leadership: Acts as a key intermediary with SENASA in maintaining access to high-value markets such as the U.S., EU, China, Japan, and Korea.
• Public–Private Partnerships: Collaborates with PROMPERÚ, ProInnóvate, and international NGOs to develop capacity-building programs and infrastructure support for smallholders.

Industry Performance and Impact

Peru has emerged as one of the top five global exporters of fresh mangoes, with APEM playing a central coordinating role:

• Global Ranking: #2 exporter of fresh mangoes to Europe and #3 globally (as of 2023).
• Export Volume (2022–2023 Season): Over 250,000 metric tons shipped.
• Export Value: Exceeded US$250 million in the 2022–2023 campaign.
• Cultivated Area: Over 35,000 hectares of mango orchards under production.
• Main Cultivar: Kent mango (over 90% of total exports), followed by Edward and Haden.

Global Market Reach

Thanks to APEM’s coordination and support, Peruvian mangoes reach more than 50 international markets, including:

• North America: United States (largest market), Canada
• Europe: Netherlands, Spain, U.K., France, Germany
• Asia: China, Japan, South Korea, Taiwan
• Middle East: UAE, Saudi Arabia, Qatar
• Latin America: Chile, Brazil, Colombia

The association supports members in maintaining export certifications, adhering to market-specific protocols, and ensuring compliance with cold treatment and vapor heat treatment standards.

Target Stakeholders

APEM’s membership includes:

• Large Exporting Companies managing packhouses and container shipments.
• Medium and Smallholder Growers requiring technical support and market linkages.
• Post-Harvest and Input Suppliers aligned with mango industry demands.
• Trade Facilitators and Logistics Companies engaged in international perishable goods transport.

Capabilities

• Monitoring Network: Regional teams in Piura and Casma monitor flowering, harvesting, pest incidence, and export flow in real time.
• Training Platform: Over 1,000 technicians, engineers, and producers trained annually in APEM technical programs.
• Data Reporting Tools: Weekly export dashboards and season-long performance reviews published in collaboration with PROMPERÚ and Agrodata Peru.
• Export Certification Management: Supports members in obtaining GlobalG.A.P., Organic, Fair Trade, and SMETA certifications.

Certifications and Industry Standards

APEM actively promotes compliance with leading industry certifications, including:

• GlobalG.A.P.
• Organic (USDA, EU)
• Fair Trade
• HACCP & ISO 22000
• SENASA phytosanitary protocols

The association is also involved in facilitating access to sustainability certification programs for smallholder farmers through public funding and NGO partnerships.

Testimonials

“Thanks to APEM’s export season reports and technical guidance, we were able to reduce fruit loss and improve our Brix levels consistently.”
– Smallholder Grower, San Lorenzo Valley, Piura

“Their role in market access negotiations with Japan and Korea has opened up high-value export channels for mid-sized exporters like us.”
– Export Manager, Lambayeque Agroexport Company

Major Achievements

• 2023: Led the renewal and expansion of mango export access to China and South Korea.
• 2022: Rolled out a new digital pest and phenology monitoring platform used by over 300 growers.
• 2021: Co-organized the 1st International Peruvian Mango Congress with 600+ attendees.
• 2020: Implemented the national mango traceability initiative across 75% of export lots.

The Peruvian Mango Growers and Exporters Association (APEM) continues to be the backbone of Peru’s mango export industry, driving innovation, regulatory advancement, and sustainable growth. With its strategic initiatives and global outreach, APEM ensures that Peruvian mangoes remain synonymous with quality, safety, and flavor across global markets.