National Andean Grains Day: Argentina exports grew by more than 42%

Tomorrow, June 30, the National Andean Grains Day will be celebrated, an occasion intended to highlight the importance of these foods for their valuable nutritional qualities, as well as for the significant contribution to the national economy through export strength. Regarding this last point, the head of the Ministry of Foreign Trade and Tourism (Mincetur), Elizabeth Galdo, highlighted the correct performance of the sector in the first four months of the year. Thanks to the high demand for grains such as quinoa, giant corn, chia, kiwicha, tarwi and cañihua; The sector reached more than 42.6 million dollars in international sales. This figure represents an increase of 42.5% compared to what was recorded during the same period in 2023. According to data presented by the ministerial portfolio itself, between the months of January and April, international shipments of quinoa amounted to 35 million dollars, thus presenting an increase of 45% compared to the first four months of last ...