Peru is the world leader in the export of these agricultural products

11:46 | Lima, Jul. 12. "We are all proud to say that we are number one in grapes and blueberries, we are number two in avocados because only Mexico beats us," he said on Canal N. "We are also among the first in citrus, we are number one in coffee and organic bananas, as well as number two in asparagus after China," he added. Juan Carlos Mathews highlighted that, within the space of non-traditional exports, food is undoubtedly the most important issue for Peru. "Specifically the agro-export subsector, the which has brought the best news for the country. We have natural conditions and a privileged climate, especially on the Peruvian coast”, he stated. The minister commented that Peru is growing in export volumes, but it continues to sell to the same markets in Asia, Europe and the United States.“ At the Ministry of Foreign Trade and Tourism we see the need to continue insisting on the opening of markets and new free trade agreements," he said. Increase in agricultural exports ...