Peruvian pea exports increased by 1% in volume but had a slight collapse of 2% in value until October 2022

(Agraria.pe) Peas are one of the most important vegetables in the Peruvian agro-export basket. In the last year, it was ranked twenty-third in the ranking of Peruvian agricultural exports, but Peru is the fourth global supplier of this product since 2019. The Peruvian pea has a commercial window that runs from April to December. However, until October 96% of shipments were concentrated. In this period of 2022, pea exports totaled 10,274 tons for a value of US$ 33 million. Said result represents a growth of barely 1% in volume and a small decline of 2% in value. These results come after a slight drop in the price received for Peruvian peas, quoted on average at US$3.23 per kilogram (3% less than the previous year). Export dynamics Peas became a relevant product for Peru in 2013, when it exceeded US$ 20 million in shipments abroad. They were 6,564 tons for a price of US$ 3.38 per kilogram. In said year, a growth of 14% in value and 21% in volume was obtained, one of the highest in ...