APEC: Peru signs phytosanitary protocols to export pecans, chestnuts and frozen fruits to China

Published 2024년 11월 20일

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The Ministry of Agrarian Development and Irrigation of Peru has successfully signed phytosanitary protocols with China, enabling the country to export chestnuts, pecans, and frozen fruits (including blueberries, mangoes, and avocados) to the vast Chinese market. This agreement is part of Peru's strategy to expand its agricultural exports, with expectations to grow by 20% due to the new port terminal in Chancay. Additionally, Peru has been recognized as a country free of foot-and-mouth disease, paving the way for beef and pork exports to China. The negotiations for these protocols were facilitated during the APEC Economic Leaders Week and with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, showcasing the country's dedication to enhancing its trade relations with China, which has been a significant partner, importing around US$ 420 million worth of Peruvian agricultural products annually.

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The Ministry of Agrarian Development and Irrigation of Peru, MIDAGRI, announced that it signed the phytosanitary protocols to begin exporting chestnuts, pecans and frozen fruits (blueberries, mangoes and avocados) to China. “This is a great opportunity for the country to continue expanding its exportable supply. The trend is for China to be our main export market. Sales of agricultural products to the Asian giant may increase by 20% in the following years due to the new port terminal in Chancay,” said Ángel Manero, Minister of Agrarian Development and Irrigation, in a statement. China is a potential destination with 1.4 billion consumers, who already receive important Peruvian products such as blueberries, avocados and grapes. According to the signed protocols, in the case of frozen fruits exported to China, it is established that shipments must maintain -18 °C or less of central temperature during all storage and transport, comply with the requirements of the laws and regulations ...

Source: Portaldelcampo