Peruvian agro-exports continue dynamic and in the first quarter they grow 9%

Published 2021년 5월 11일

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In the first quarter of 2021, Peru's agricultural exports experienced an 8.9% increase compared to the previous year, amounting to sales of 1,744 million dollars, as reported by the Ministry of Agrarian Development and Irrigation (Midagri). This growth was primarily driven by non-traditional agricultural exports, which saw a 9.2% increase to 1.689 million dollars, with fresh grapes, mangoes, avocados, and blueberries being the top products. Traditional agricultural exports also saw a slight increase of 0.1% from the previous year, totaling 57 million dollars. The United States continued to be the primary destination for these exports, accounting for 31.5% of the total. Notably, non-traditional agricultural exports surpassed traditional exports in March, contributing 60% of the total agricultural exports for the month, which saw a 13% increase compared to the same month in 2020.

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Despite the impacts of Covid-19, agro-exports continue to grow. In the first quarter of this year (January-March), agricultural exports added sales of 1,744 million dollars, 8.9% higher compared to the same period in 2020, reported the Ministry of Agrarian Development and Irrigation (Midagri). During that period, for example, non-traditional agricultural exports represented sales of 1.689 million dollars, a figure higher by 9.2% in relation to the same period in 2020. The main products of the agro-export ranking were: fresh grape 472 million dollars (28% participation), fresh mango 208 million (12%), avocado 117 million (6.9%), frozen mango 71 million (4.2%) and blueberries 50 million (3%). It should also be mentioned the higher placements of fresh asparagus 48 million dollars (2.9%), fresh bananas 38 million (2.2%), preparations used to feed animals 36 million (2.1%), the other cocoa in large 26 million (1.6%) and ginger without crushing or pulverizing 25 million (1.5%). ...

Source: AgroForumPeru