Pea exports from Peru totaled 7,715 tons for US$27 million, showing a -9% drop in volume, but the same in value

(Agraria.pe) The pea is a vegetable that is usually present in the cuisines of many countries in the world. And that is why in almost the entire world it is usually produced locally to cover internal consumption and that leaves little room for international marketing. Despite this, Peru has managed to take advantage of the existing demand and position itself as the fourth global supplier. During this year, the Peruvian pea faced the same problems as other vegetables. Production was limited due to weather problems at the beginning of the year. In addition, the social conflicts at the beginning of the year and the alteration of fertilization cycles also took their toll on Peruvian production. In this scenario, from January to September of this year, Peruvian pea shipments totaled 7,715 tons for US$27 million, registering a -9% drop in volume, but practically the same in value. The reason why the value could be sustained is due to the compensation that existed in the price of almost ...