According to a report by Peru's "Business Daily" on the 26th, since the opening of Qianke Port in November last year, the total export value has reached 477 million US dollars, with exports from January to September this year alone amounting to 446 million US dollars.
China has steadily been the top destination for goods exported through Qianke Port, accounting for 78% of the total, followed by Mexico and Ecuador.
Among the goods exported through Qianke Port, 69% come from Peru's inland regions, with major sources including La Libertad (44%), Lambayeque (8%), and Ica (7%).
The Ministry of Foreign Trade and Tourism pointed out that from January to September, Peru exported 338 million US dollars worth of agricultural products to China, with 210 million US dollars worth of agricultural products shipped out through Qianke Port.
Agricultural products account for 57% of the total export value of Qianke Port, with major products including blueberries, avocados, grapes, and citrus fruits. Agricultural producers have already viewed Qianke Port as a more competitive option for entering the Asian market. Other major export products include fishery products (17%), mineral products (16%), and chemical products (9%).
It is predicted that the container throughput of Qianke Port will reach 350,000 standard containers (TEU) this year, and is expected to exceed 700,000 TEU by 2026, at which point Qianke Port is expected to become the second busiest port in Peru, following Callao Port.