Grapes, blueberries, avocado, mango, and quinoa with high agro-export potential for India

(Agraria.pe) The Free Trade Agreement (FTA) between Peru and India is poised to be the decisive boost that national agro-exports might need, according to William Muñoz, a research economist from the Catholic University Sedes Sapientiae (UCSS). The expert also states that the eventual entry into force of this agreement would allow Peruvian agricultural exports to the Indian market to be multiplied by ten, a giant with 1.4 billion inhabitants eager for fresh and healthy food. "Our agro-exports to India are still minimal, but the potential is enormous. The FTA, which could be signed next year, would open the door to reaching between 300 and 500 million dollars in agricultural exports in just five years. It is a historic window that we cannot miss," emphasizes Muñoz. Currently, trade between the two countries is dominated by metals. In 2024, Peru's total exports to India amounted to US$ 4,739 million, but only 2.15% corresponds to non-traditional products, and only 23 million dollars ...