Between January and July of this year, Peru experienced a significant decrease in black tea exports, with a drop from 611,017 kilos valued at US$ 3,993,820 in the same period of 2023 to 346,751 kilos worth US$ 2,554,529. The primary destination for these exports was Chile, with sales amounting to US$ 801,000, followed by Guatemala, Trinidad and Tobago, and Jamaica. Ekaterra Peru Limited SA was the largest exporter, with sales abroad totaling US$ 2,402,000, while Aurandina's exports were much lower, totaling US$93,000.