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Un livre très intéressant et documenté sur l’asperge écrit par 2 spécialistes passionnés: deux séance de dédicaces se dérouleront lors des International Asparagus & Berries Days les 8 et 9 octobre 2025 au Barp en Gironde
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Asparagus between traditions and challenges by Vegetable
Peruvian asparagus expected to rebound in 2025, according to FreshPlaza
The 2025 Peruvian asparagus season is showing clear signs of recovery, driven by favorable weather conditions and corrective agronomic practices. By May, Peru had exported 39,436 tons of asparagus, representing a 42% increase compared to the same period the previous year.
This growth in volume generated $126 million in revenue, up 18% from 2024, although accompanied by a 17% drop in the average price, which stands at $3.19 per kilo. The main destinations are the United States and Europe, two strategic markets for Peruvian asparagus.
Encouraging outlook, but uncertainties remain
Prospects for the rest of the year are optimistic. Export volumes are expected to exceed 2024 levels by more than 30%. Additionally, the early end of the Spanish season due to persistent rains could open a window of opportunity from June onward, potentially leading to price recovery if paired with an effective commercial strategy.
However, the abundance of supply and downward pressure on prices are creating uncertainty in the sector. In the absence of attractive margins and a clear strategy to boost international demand, some producers have opted to reduce rather than expand their planted areas.
Peruvian asparagus is mostly produced under a model where small farmers supply large exporting companies. In unfavorable periods, this system leaves little room to reinvest capital. This structure may limit the sector’s ability to adapt to new market challenges.
United States and Europe: two different contexts
From a commercial standpoint, the United States remains the main destination. Although annual consumption exceeds 300,000 tons, domestic production only covers 10–15% of that demand. Mexico dominates the supply, increasingly focusing on premium varieties, while Peru remains oriented toward conventional asparagus, posing a challenge as American consumer preferences evolve.
In Europe, the dynamics are different. Countries like Spain, Italy, and Greece produce primarily for their own consumption. However, the seasonal nature of the European market leaves room for Peru to step in outside local harvest periods. Still, growth potential is limited, as imports only account for 15–20% of total demand.
Source: freshfruit.pe
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« La pénurie d’asperges en fin de saison est due à l’écoulement des volumes et à l’épuisement prématuré des parcelles » par FreshPlaza
“End-of-season asparagus shortages are due to depleted volumes and early field exhaustion”
It’s not the first time there’s been a shortage of asparagus on the market at the end of the season. “Supply is minimal compared to demand, and for two reasons,” explains Will Teeuwen of Teboza. “First, the volumes we expected to see in weeks 22 and 23 actually arrived earlier, during the two previous weeks, resulting in slightly higher supply then. This was purely due to weather conditions. The second reason is that the late fields were more damaged than expected by last year’s rainfall. We had to pull these fields out of production early to ensure that the plants would yield sufficiently next year.”
“This volume shift and the earlier halt of fields are once again causing a volume shortfall at the end of the season, and this seems to be more of a structural issue than a one-off incident.” Teboza will continue harvesting asparagus until the end of week 26. “Given the working conditions, we’ve had a good season. Completely different from last year, when we were harvesting in muddy boots well into June. From a production standpoint, yields were slightly disappointing—but that’s the case for all growers. Prices have been good and seem to be slightly higher than last year. But we desperately need them to be. All costs, especially labor, have risen significantly. That’s why we need structurally higher prices for our product. Of course, we want asparagus to remain affordable. But we absolutely need good pricing: if we do the math, the return per kilo is lower today than it was five years ago!”
Planting in the Netherlands
Left: cultivation in Spain | Right: Teboza’s sales team
The Spanish asparagus season had a very difficult year. “Just as all the fields were ready for harvest, the rainy season began. We faced the same situation there as in the Netherlands last year, which affected two-thirds of the crop. Additionally, we had to cancel about 10–15% of the harvest due to rain. Normally, we begin planting in March–April, but the last plants were only put in the ground last week. That’s not ideal, because although asparagus loves warmth, Spanish summers can be a bit too much! Still, overall, I’m very optimistic about Spanish production in the years to come. We’ll just have to postpone our yield expectations by a year.”
Planting completed last week
Starting next year, Erwin Tillemans will become a second director in Spain. Teboza has taken over Tillemans’ neighboring company, Tilla’s BV—including 45 hectares of asparagus, a packing shed, and seasonal worker accommodations. “Erwin has been supplying us with asparagus for years. He has also visited us in Spain multiple times, and we discussed his wish to become our farm manager. Our Spanish fields are now 80 kilometers apart, which hasn’t been easy for our current manager. He will start working for us in Spain next season and will bring his own tractors with him, so he can operate using his own equipment. Overall, this is a very positive step, showing that we see many opportunities in the asparagus sector in the years ahead.”
New plantations in Spain
And the Spanish plots planted last year
For more information:
Will Teeuwen
Teboza
Tel.: +31 773071444
w.teeuwen@teboza.nl
www.teboza.com
Publication date: Thu, June 12, 2025
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