Exports of chifles from Piura totaled US$163.9 million between January and September 2025.

(Agraria.pe) The chifle industry in Piura is undergoing a period of sustained growth that consolidates this emblematic product as one of the discreet, yet firm, engines of the regional economy. The productive expansion, the diversification of inputs, and the increasing presence in national and international markets profile this snack as a relevant actor within the local agroindustry, noted the Andina News Agency. In recent years, several production units have doubled their production volume, a behavior highlighted by Julio Yovera, from the Economic Studies area of the Chamber of Commerce and Production of Piura (CAMCO Piura), who refers that the domestic demand continues to rise and is driving the diversification of chifle based on plantain, yuca, and sweet potato. The national market is led by Lima, which concentrates nearly 80% of consumption, according to a survey applied to entrepreneurs in the region. The commercial presentations—from 125 g to 500 g formats—are distributed in ...