Citrus exports in Peru reached historical record by adding the US $ 262 million in 2020

They increased 37% favored by the greater international demand for mandarins. Citrus exports reached 262 million dollars last year, which implied a growth of 37% compared to that registered in 2019, which constitutes a historical record, reported the Institute for Research and Development of Foreign Trade of the Lima Chamber of Commerce (Idexcam). He explained that this implied shipments of 244,783 tons, which has maintained a positive trend since 2017. Given the expansion of covid-19, he explained that there is a growing demand for citrus fruits, especially mandarins, due to its antioxidant properties and its high content of vitamin C that strengthen the immune system. "This generated a rebound in its commercialization worldwide," he emphasized. Tangerines Indeed, in 2020, mandarin exports totaled 250.4 million dollars, registering a growth of 36% compared to the previous year (184 million dollars). Shipments of this product increased in 11 destination markets, the main ...