Vegetables
Asparagus
Ica / La Libertad / Ancash / Lima · 50-500 m
Peruvian asparagus supports fresh and processed programs with year-round supply that keeps European and US buyers covered without seasonal interruption.
- Availability
- April — active
Peak window. Best timing for volume, field flow, and quote alignment.
- MOQ
- 1,000 kg / 1 MT
Commercial baseline for first quotation and shipment planning.
- Export format
- Fresh spears / Canned / jarred
Primary export-ready formats. Full spec appears below.
Current status
April — active
Peak window. Best timing for volume, field flow, and quote alignment.
Origin — Ica, La Libertad, Ancash
Origin — Ica, La Libertad, Ancash
Commercial specifications
Formats, quality targets, and packing detail
Structured export detail for formulation review, quality alignment, packaging sign-off, and procurement planning.
Processing formats
Commercial formats available for export programs and formulation work.
Quality parameters
Core controls buyers typically need aligned before qualification and scale-up.
Export packaging
Select a format below to review dimensions, material, pallet configuration, and handling notes.
Vented Plastic Crate — specification
- Material
- Corrugated plastic or cardboard vented
- Dimensions
- 60×40×15 cm
- Units per pallet
- 80
- Packaging notes
- Moisture pads at base — 500g bunches upright tips-up — vented sides
12-Month supply view
Harvest continuity at full planning width
See the whole export year in one view — current availability, next-open months, and planning windows without jumping back to the catalog.
Current Month Snapshot
April sourcing view
Available Now
1
Products with an active harvest signal in April - available for immediate sampling or quotation.
Peak Windows
1
Highest-confidence sourcing opportunities this month, with the strongest volume and pricing availability.
Next Strong Month
May
May brings 1 active lines, including 1 peak windows.
Mobile calendar view
Product-first view for smaller screens. Expand a line, then tap any colored month to open harvest details, available formats, and a direct quote path without horizontal scrolling.
Vegetables
Asparagus
Peak seasonYear-roundApril activeBest suited for active volume programs, launch planning, and stronger field flow.
Vegetables
Asparagus
Best suited for active volume programs, launch planning, and stronger field flow.
By month
Origin: Ica / La Libertad / Ancash / Lima
Minimum order: 1,000 kg
| Product | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Asparagus |
April buyer readout
0 inactive this month1 products are at peak harvest in April: Asparagus. These carry the strongest volume and pricing confidence for April quotations.
Compliance & Documents
Document vault
Downloadable spec sheet plus reference compliance files. Forward any document directly to procurement or QA without requesting a separate package.
Full product spec sheet with commercial context
Download the portal-generated spec sheet instantly, or request the tracked technical file via the form below.
Reference files
GlobalGAP
Reference PDF generated from portal data. Formal certificates remain subject to issuer validity and lot routing.
BRC (for processed)
Reference PDF generated from portal data. Formal certificates remain subject to issuer validity and lot routing.
FDA registration
Reference PDF generated from portal data. Formal certificates remain subject to issuer validity and lot routing.
| Available varieties | Green / White |
|---|---|
| Harvest window | Year-round |
| Processing formats | Fresh spears / Canned-jarred / IQF |
| Quality parameters | Straightness / Closed tips / Diameter grades: Standard, Large, Jumbo |
| Export packaging | 5 kg corrugated or plastic crates with moisture pads / 500 g bunches |
| Documentation | GlobalGAP / BRC for processed / FDA registration |
| Origin | Ica / La Libertad / Ancash / Lima |
|---|---|
| Altitude | 50-500 m |
| Sourcing regions | Ica / La Libertad / Ancash / Lima |
Commercial overview
Year-round production from Ica, La Libertad, and Ancash makes Peru one of the few origins able to supply asparagus without seasonal interruption. Green asparagus is graded by diameter in Standard, Large, and Jumbo formats with tight, uniform tips. White asparagus is thicker, sweeter, and especially relevant for Germany, France, and Spain. Fresh, canned, jarred, and IQF programs are all supported.
FOB to CIF estimator
Indicative pricing
FOB Lima plus estimated ocean freight from Peru to the selected destination port. Destination handling, customs, duties, and inland trucking are not included. Rates updated Q2 2026.
Freight ranges reflect current planning assumptions from Peru to this destination port.
Minimum planning volume: 1 MT
Container basis
40ft reefer container
Typical: 20 MT
Freight note
Used for chilled or temperature-managed shipments.
FOB Lima
$2,200 / MT
Total: $2,200
Est. freight (Peru)
$210 – $260 / MT
Total: $210 – $260
Est. CIF
$2,410 – $2,460 / MT
Total: $2,410 – $2,460
Route basis
Peru → Rotterdam
Container range
$4,200 – $5,200 / container
Planning estimate only. Destination handling, customs, duties, inland trucking, and other arrival-side charges are not included.