Peru increased exports to China taking advantage of Chile's problems

In 2021, food imports by China totaled US$43,945 million, 65% above the previous year and 104% more than in 2019. Of this total, it acquired US$443 million of Peruvian fruits, vegetables and grains , which meant an increase of 43% compared to the previous year and 44% more than the pre-pandemic period. Although significant, as it is a smaller development than the global one, Peru dropped one position in the ranking of China's suppliers in 2020 and fell three places compared to 2019. It remained the eighteenth most important supplier, with a 1% share (similar to the last year). In these two years, Peru was surpassed by Cambodia, Iran and Pakistan. It should be noted that among the main suppliers of food to China were the United States, with a 24% share, and Thailand, with 19%. The most relevant Peruvian agricultural products were blueberries, grapes and avocados, which together had a 91% share. A poorly diversified basket that limits Peru's growth in this destination. Blueberry ...