Between January and April of this year, Peru experienced a significant surge in chia seed exports, with a total of 492 gross tons, marking a 64% increase compared to the same period in 2019. The Netherlands, the United States, and the Philippines emerged as the leading markets, accounting for 21%, 13%, and 12% of the exports, respectively. Sikat Araw Trading Corp. and Tootsi Impex INC. were prominent among the buyers, while Naturkost Perú S.A.C. and Olam Agro Perú S.A.C. dominated as the main suppliers.