Peruvian chocolate exports totaled more than $55 million

Peruvian chocolate shipments abroad – including organic and conventional chocolates, and chocolates consumed mostly during Christmas and New Year's Eve – totaled more than $55,344,000 between January and October 2024, reported the Agro-Exports Department of the Association of Exporters (ADEX). The United States was the main destination, totaling $21,829,000 and representing 39% of the total. With a 20% share, Canada followed (US$10,875,000) by increasing its orders by 123%. The Top Ten is completed by the Netherlands, Chile, Bolivia, Mexico, Ecuador, Australia, Colombia and the United Kingdom. Chocolate is one of the main products derived from cocoa. Peru exports conventional and organic chocolates. In the case of the former, the amount rose to US$31,407,000. It should be noted that in recent years, companies have diversified their presentations, beyond the already known ones with peanuts, raisins and almonds, now including dehydrated fruits such as mango, pineapple, aguaymanto, ...