Fresh Peruvian bananas and pomegranates open the door to the Chinese market

Data shows that last year, Peru exported 148,000 tons of bananas and 28,000 tons of pomegranates. The Piura region concentrates 85% of Peru's total banana production, while the Ica region stands out in pomegranate production and export, accounting for 75% of the national total. On another front, the Peruvian National Customs and Tax Administration (SUNAT) and the General Administration of Customs of China have jointly signed a roadmap aimed at optimizing information exchange and technical assistance, with a focus on promoting electronic data management and customs regulation compliance verification. The roadmap will also drive mutual recognition of the "Authorized Economic Operator" (AEO) program between the two parties, enhancing Peru's competitiveness and providing secure foreign trade facilitation services for Peru's mining, oil, seafood, and frozen products industries. Additionally, both parties will collaborate in areas such as combating smuggling and strengthening customs ...