Peru: Exports of Andean grains grow 42% in the first quarter of this year

06/29/2024 The export of Andean grains, which includes quinoa, giant corn, chia, kiwicha, tarwi and cañihua, reached US$ 42.6 million in the first four months of this year, which represents an increase of 42 .5% compared to the same period in 2023, highlighted the Minister of Foreign Trade and Tourism, Elizabeth Galdo. In the context of the National Andean Grains Day, which is celebrated every June 30, the positive performance of these products was highlighted, which are in demand in international markets for their high nutritional value, which makes them part of the superfoods. According to information from Mincetur, in the first four months of the year, quinoa exports increased, reaching US$ 35 million (+45.2%); giant corn from Cusco, which reached shipments of US$ 4 million (+61.3%); kiwicha, with exports worth US$ 900 thousand (+96.6%); and cañihua, with shipments for US$ 26 thousand (202.3%). On the other hand, sales of tarwi and chia fell 21.7% and 11.5% respectively. Among ...