Peruvian agro-exports total more than USD 4,158 million until August

Published 2020년 10월 11일

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Between January and August 2020, Peruvian agro-exports, including traditional and non-traditional products, reached over USD 4,158 million, showing a slight decrease of -0.02% compared to the same period last year. This slight decline is attributed to the higher shipments of grapes, mangoes, and blueberries, yet traditional agricultural dispatches fell 17%. Despite this, the value added from agriculture grew by 1.6%. August was the best month for joint traditional and non-traditional agriculture, with a 17% growth. The US and Germany were the leading destinations for these exports. Additionally, in August, traditional agricultural dispatches grew by 8%, led by coffee and sugar exports, while shipments with added value, such as blueberries and avocados, saw an 18% increase. The US and the Netherlands were the main requestors of these products.

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By Redacción PortalPortuario.cl, @PortalPortuario, Peruvian agro-exports (traditional and non-traditional) amounted between January and August to more than USD 4,158 million, presenting a slight fall of -0.02% compared to the same period last year . The rate is lower compared to the one accumulated to July (-1%) and is due to the higher shipments of grapes, mangoes and blueberries, reported the Association of Exporters (Adex). The worst scenario occurred in traditional agricultural dispatches (USD 291 million 293 thousand), which decreased -17%, while the value added (USD 3 thousand 867 million 234 thousand) grew 1.6%. However, in the monthly detail it was observed that joint (traditional and non-traditional agriculture), August was the best month, achieving a growth of 17%. In March they only grew 1% and in April they fell -17%, as in May (-2%), June (-8%) and July (-8%)., The president of the business union, Erik Fischer Llanos, He reiterated that, looking at the figures for ...

Source: CLPortalportuario