Opening of new markets for Peruvian mango and citrus is postponed, dates on the agenda

Published 2021년 12월 16일

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The National Agrarian Health Service (Senasa) of Peru has opened four new markets for agro-export products in 2021 and is planning to open more. The entry of Peruvian citrus to New Zealand, which was planned for December, has been postponed to the first quarter of 2022. The Association of Citrus Producers of Peru is expecting a decrease in citrus shipments this year, with only 256,000 tons dispatched until week 40. Senasa also plans to open the Peruvian mango market in South Africa in January of the next year. Currently, 60% of Peruvian agro-exports are sent to the United States, 30% to Europe, and 10% to Asia and other regional countries.

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During 2021, the National Agrarian Health Service (Senasa) opened four new markets for various agro-export products, such as Hass avocado to Guatemala, blueberries to India, citrus and grape to Argentina, and citrus and granadilla to Uruguay . It also planned the entry of Peruvian citrus to New Zealand for the first fortnight of December this year (Gestión.pe 10.27.21), however, sources from the entity reported that said opening would be postponed to the first quarter of 2022, as there are still steps to be specified to proceed with shipments. “The public consultation period has already concluded this December and after that, based on Senasa's comments, the New Zealand Phytosanitary Authority (MPI) will proceed with the process of publishing the phytosanitary requirements agreed between Senasa and MPI ”, They explained. The Association of Citrus Producers of Peru (Procitrus) was waiting to add a new market by considering New Zealand as a small destination - it only has three ...

Source: AgroForumPeru