agualima

What agualima does

agualima (legal entity AGUALIMA S.A.C.) is a privately held Peruvian agro-export company founded in 1998 and headquartered in Virú, La Libertad, Peru. The company produces and exports fresh and processed agricultural products, with a four-line portfolio consisting of blueberries, W. Murcott tangerines, Hass avocados, and asparagus (sold as fresh white asparagus and canned asparagus). Pack-format flexibility includes 125g and 170g clamshell packs and bulk formats for blueberries, supporting multiple retail and foodservice buyer requirements. The firm maintains approximately 70 hectares of W. Murcott tangerine cultivation and exports to 9 countries worldwide through direct export relationships with international food importers and distributors.

agualima's go-to-market is a direct B2B export model from a single Peruvian operating base, with no disclosed intermediaries, brokers, or distribution partners. Revenue mechanics, pricing, and contract structures are not publicly disclosed; the company does not maintain an app, public API, or disclosed technology stack. Customer segments are described horizontally as international food importers and consumers seeking Peruvian fresh produce, with no segment-level revenue breakdown. The firm's strategic positioning emphasizes Peruvian heritage, generational farming knowledge, and ethical operating practices, codified in a Code of Ethical Commerce, Human Rights Policy (dated January 31, 2024), and an Integrated Safety, Occupational Health, and Environment Policy (dated December 15, 2025), all signed by General Manager Juan Enrique Pendavis Perales.

The company is certified to multiple international and Peruvian food-safety and agricultural standards: BRC Food, Global GAP, BASC, SENASA, and DIGESA, which serve as the primary access credentials for cross-border fresh-produce trade. It reports a headcount in the 1001-5000 band, has no disclosed subsidiaries, no parent company, no funding rounds, and no M&A activity. Ownership structure, shareholders, and financial performance are not publicly disclosed.

Name

agualima

Legal name

AGUALIMA S.A.C.

Website

https://agualima.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1998

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1,001–5,000 employees

Short description

agualima is a privately held Peruvian agro-export company that produces and exports fresh and canned blueberries, W. Murcott tangerines, Hass avocados, and asparagus to international food importers across 9 countries.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Fresh Produce Export

NAICS

Berry (except Strawberry) Farming (111334), Fruit and Tree Nut Farming (1113), Fruit and Tree Nut Combination Farming (111336)

SIC

Agricultural Production-Crops (100), Canned, Frozen & Preservd Fruit, Veg & Food Specialties (2030)

akta.pro primary industry

Berry Farming (Strawberries, Blueberries, Raspberries, Blackberries, Cranberries) (AFAGACAD)

akta.pro secondary industries

Tropical & Subtropical Fruit Orchards (Avocados, Mangoes, Bananas/Plantains, Pineapples, Papayas) (AFAGACAF), Canned & Jarred Fruit & Vegetable Processing (Canning, Bottling) (AFAKAFAH), Fresh Fruit Wholesale (AFAIACAA)

Keywords

• Fresh fruit export
• Peruvian agricultural products
• Blueberry production
• Tangerine export
• Avocado farming

Headquarters

HQ city

Virú

HQ country

Peru

HQ region

Latin America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Operations, Personnel, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales

Distribution channels1 record

Core offering

Agualima is a Peruvian agro-export company that produces, packs, and exports fresh and processed agricultural products. Its portfolio includes fresh blueberries (in 125g clamshell, 170g clamshell, and bulk pack formats), W. Murcott tangerines grown on approximately 70 hectares, Hass avocados, and asparagus offered as both fresh white asparagus and canned formats. Products are shipped to importers and distributors across 9 countries under international food safety certifications.

Product overview

Agualima is a Peruvian agro-export company (established 1998) specializing in the production and export of fresh fruits and vegetables. The company operates a diversified product portfolio consisting of four main product lines: blueberries, W. Murcott tangerines, Hass avocados, and asparagus (both fresh and canned). The company exports to 9 countries worldwide and maintains approximately 70 hectares of tangerine cultivation.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Blueberry Fresh blueberries with a unique flavor profile, containing vitamin C, calcium, and antioxidants. Sold in clamshell packs of 125g and 170g and bulk pack formats for international buyers.
• W. Murcott Tangerine Star citrus product with soft texture and intense flavor, rich in vitamin A, vitamin C, fiber, and antioxidants. Cultivated on approximately 70 hectares and exported to several countries.
• Hass Avocado Premium avocado variety with rough skin, marketed as the 'fruit of the gods' for its high protein and vitamin content and unique flavor. Sold as fresh produce to international buyers.
• Asparagus Asparagus rich in protein and zinc, supporting cognitive function and fertility. Offered as fresh white asparagus and in canned formats for international export.

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights3 records

Regional players

• SanLucar: Germany-based premium fresh-produce brand sourcing citrus, berries, and avocados from multiple origins including South America. Comparable in product mix and target end-market (EU retail), though serving from a different home base.

Direct peers

• Talsa: Peruvian producer and exporter of fresh and processed vegetables including white and green asparagus. Overlaps directly with Agualima's fresh and canned asparagus lines.
• Danper: Peruvian agro-industrial company specializing in asparagus, avocados, blueberries, mangoes, and other crops. Closely comparable as a same-country, multi-product, export-focused Peruvian producer.
• Camposol: Peruvian agro-industrial exporter producing and shipping blueberries, avocados, asparagus, tangerines, and mangoes to global markets. Highly comparable diversified product mix and same Peruvian origin counter-seasonality play.
• Westfalia Fruit: Multinational Hass avocado supplier with operations across Africa, the Americas, and Europe. Direct competitor to Agualima in export Hass avocados to international buyers.
• Mission Produce: World's largest Hass avocado grower, packer, and ripener with global distribution. Direct competitor in Agualima's avocado line, particularly in US and European retail channels.
• Hortifrut: Chile-headquartered (with strong Peruvian operations) global berry producer and exporter, particularly blueberries. Competes directly in Agualima's core blueberry category and shares Latin American counter-seasonal supply advantage.

Others

• ProHass: Peruvian Hass avocado industry consortium that promotes and coordinates Peruvian avocado exports. Not a direct competitor but a relevant ecosystem peer Agualima may participate in for avocado market development.

Broad incumbents

• Dole plc: Global diversified fresh produce major with sourcing operations in Peru across multiple of Agualima's categories. Represents the broad incumbent competitive set Agualima must win shelf-space against.
• Driscoll's: Largest global berry marketer with own operations and grower networks in Chile, Peru, Mexico, and the US. Overlaps with Agualima on blueberries and sets pricing/quality benchmarks that small Peruvian exporters must meet.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights5 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/agualima.peru
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/agualimaperu

Compliance5 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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