Market
Almonds in Peru function primarily as an import-supplied nut category for retail snack consumption and food manufacturing (bakery, confectionery, and ingredient use). UN Comtrade data (via WITS) for HS 080212 indicates Peru’s shelled almond imports are dominated by the United States, with smaller volumes from Spain, Chile, and Canada in 2023. Market availability is typically year-round because supply is driven by international sourcing rather than a domestic harvest cycle. Market access risk is driven more by phytosanitary documentation and inspection compliance (SENASA) and importer conformity processes than by local production constraints.
Market RoleNet importer (import-dependent consumer market)
Domestic RoleImported input and retail nut category used for household consumption and as an ingredient for bakery/confectionery and packaged foods.
SeasonalityYear-round availability is typical, driven by imports rather than domestic seasonal harvests.
Risks
Phytosanitary HighNon-compliance with SENASA import phytosanitary requirements (e.g., missing/late import permit when required, or a phytosanitary certificate that does not meet required statements when applicable) can trigger detention, delays, or rejection, and can disrupt supply continuity for specific origins.Use SENASA’s requirement consultation tools before booking; secure any required PFI before shipment; align exporter documentation (including CF, when required) to SENASA-approved requirements and run a pre-shipment document check.
Logistics MediumOcean-freight delays, humidity exposure, or poor warehouse handling can degrade almond quality (rancidity, mold risk) and create claims, rejections, or shortened shelf life in Peru’s distribution chain.Specify moisture/packaging controls (sealed liners, desiccants where appropriate), require dry-warehouse SOPs, and implement arrival quality checks (odor, moisture indicators, defects).
Regulatory Compliance MediumMisclassification at the tariff-line level or incomplete customs/tariff treatment checks (including preferential origin claims) can cause clearance delays and unexpected duty/tax costs affecting landed price.Confirm HS classification and tariff treatment using SUNAT’s tariff resources and ensure origin documentation supports any preferential claim.
FAQ
Which countries supply most of Peru’s shelled almond imports?UN Comtrade data (via WITS) for HS 080212 shows the United States was the dominant exporter of shelled almonds to Peru in 2023, with much smaller volumes from Spain, Chile, and Canada.
What are the key phytosanitary documents Peru may require to import almonds?SENASA indicates importers should consult the approved phytosanitary import requirements by product and origin, and that a Permiso Fitosanitario de Importación (PFI) must be obtained before shipment; a Certificado Fitosanitario (CF) issued by the exporting country’s phytosanitary authority may be required when applicable.
Which HS code is typically used for shelled almonds in trade statistics?The United Nations Statistics Division lists HS 080212 as “almonds, fresh or dried, shelled,” and this is the code used in the UN Comtrade (WITS) trade flow shown for Peru.