Peruvian agro-export is in its 3.0 era

Published 2021년 3월 4일

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Peru's agro-export sector experienced steady growth in 2019, reaching a record high of US $ 7.067 million, and is projected to grow further by 8% in 2020 and 7% in 2021. The sector is transitioning to its 3.0 era, where companies are expanding into foreign markets and using advanced technologies. The top five exports in 2019 were grapes, blueberries, fresh avocados, fresh asparagus, and fresh mangoes, with the United States being the primary market. There is also growing interest in Peruvian exports in China, Colombia, and African markets. Fresh blueberries are expected to reach US $ 1 billion in exports in 2021, making Peru the world's leading supplier.

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(Agraria.pe) Mario Ocharan, director of exports of the Commission for the Promotion of Peru for Exports and Tourism (PromPerú), explains the results and perspectives of the agro-export sector. How do you see the agro-export sector? Will we reach US $ 10 billion in 2021? Agro-exports have had sustained growth. It is the most important activity in the non-traditional sector. In 2019, we reached US $ 7.067 million in agricultural exports, a new all-time high. For 2020, we estimate a growth of 8% and for 2021 of 7%. Peru's agro-export is going through its 3.0 era. In 1.0 we worked with brokers and international representatives. In 2.0, companies became more robust and began direct shipping. In this third generation, companies establish themselves in destination markets and even buy land in other countries to expand their offer. This contributes to the growth of exports and, above all, to strengthening the image of the country. To this development, two trends are added. On the one ...

Source: Agraria