Classification
Product TypeRaw Material
Product FormDried
Industry PositionPrimary Agricultural Product
Raw Material
Market
Dried common beans in Peru are a staple pulse traded as a shelf-stable commodity. Market supply is supported by domestic production and, depending on variety and annual crop conditions, imports; market access and shipment reliability are strongly influenced by SENASA phytosanitary requirements and SUNAT customs clearance. Commercial acceptance is highly sensitive to moisture control and avoidance of storage-pest damage during storage and transit.
Market RoleDomestic producer with mixed trade (imports and exports) depending on bean type and year; verify trade balance via ITC Trade Map and SUNAT statistics
Domestic RoleStaple pulse commodity for household and foodservice use; traded in bulk and repacked for retail
Specification
Physical Attributes- Low insect damage and minimal broken beans are key acceptance factors for bulk lots and retail repacking
Compositional Metrics- Moisture specification and moisture stability during storage are critical to prevent mold and quality deterioration
Packaging- Bulk bags for wholesale trade; repacked into consumer packs for retail channels
Supply Chain
Value Chain- Harvest → drying → threshing → cleaning/sorting → bagging → storage → domestic distribution and/or import/export clearance
Temperature- Ambient handling is typical; avoid conditions that promote condensation and moisture uptake in storage and containers
Shelf Life- Shelf-stable when kept dry and protected from insects; quality losses are driven by moisture uptake, mold risk, and storage pests
Freight IntensityHigh
Transport ModeSea
Risks
Phytosanitary HighShipments can be held, treated, or refused if SENASA import conditions are not met or if quarantine/storage pests (e.g., bruchid-type infestation) are detected during inspection, creating a hard market-access and timing failure for this commodity.Verify SENASA requirements by HS code/origin and intended use pre-shipment; use documented pre-shipment cleaning and pest-control measures where required; ensure document consistency and pest-proof packaging.
Storage Quality MediumMoisture uptake and storage pests during warehousing or transit can cause downgrades, claims, or rejection by repackers/retail programs even when the product is otherwise compliant.Specify maximum moisture and defect limits in contracts; require sealed liners where appropriate; implement warehouse IPM (integrated pest management) and lot inspection on arrival.
Logistics MediumOcean freight volatility and delays can materially shift landed cost and delivery schedules for bulk pulses into Peru, affecting procurement feasibility and contract performance.Use flexible shipment windows, diversify carriers/routes, and pre-book capacity during peak seasons; include freight-adjustment clauses for longer-term contracts where feasible.
Sources
Ministerio de Desarrollo Agrario y Riego (MIDAGRI), Peru — Agricultural production statistics by crop (pulses/beans)
Servicio Nacional de Sanidad Agraria (SENASA), Peru — Phytosanitary import requirements and inspection procedures for plant products
Superintendencia Nacional de Aduanas y de Administración Tributaria (SUNAT), Peru — Customs import procedures and tariff/HS classification references
Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) — FAOSTAT — Crops and livestock products statistics (beans/pulses) for Peru
International Trade Centre (ITC) — Trade Map — Trade statistics for dried beans/pulses by HS code (Peru imports/exports)