Peru exported 27,504 tons of certified chili peppers so far this year

Published 2024년 9월 6일

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The article highlights the success of Peru's Capsicum product exports on the 'Day of Peruvian Chili Peppers', with a total of 27,504 tons certified for export to 27 international markets, led by Mexico, the United States, and Spain. The diversity of Peruvian chili peppers, including rocotos and other varieties, has not only enriched Peru's gastronomy but also found a place in international cuisines. The initiative aims to further promote and celebrate Peruvian chili peppers, their culinary uses, health benefits, and the diversity of their varieties, as well as boost Peru's presence in the global food industry.

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In the framework of the ‘Day of Peruvian Chili Peppers’, which is celebrated on the first Friday of September, the National Agrarian Health Service (Senasa) announced that, during the current year, the phytosanitary certification of fresh and dried Capsicum products reached 27,504 tons destined for 27 international markets. According to official figures from Senasa, the main destination is Mexico with 45% of exports, followed by the United States with 25.7% and Spain with 23.9%. The rest of the markets to which it has access are Russia, Guatemala, Kosovo, Italy, El Salvador, Chile, Ecuador, United Arab Emirates, Switzerland, Netherlands, Canada, Belgium, Venezuela, Panama, Uruguay, Australia, Germany, United Kingdom, England, Turkey, Romania, Israel, France and South Korea. Peru is home to chili peppers, peppers, rocotos and others, which have allowed to enrich the national gastronomy and delight palates abroad. We are ambassadors of Peruvian food and important producers of the ...

Source: AgroPeru