Record: Peruvian exports of cocoa butter reach 8,700 tons in the second week of July

(Agraria.pe) In the second week of July 2024, Peru would have reached a new milestone in its cocoa butter exports, with a total of 8,700 metric tons (MT) exported, as reported by Gilder Meza, an expert in the chain. cocoa production. According to this source, the main importer of this ingredient is the Olam group, responsible for 23% of purchases. “This leadership is not a surprise, since Olam has also established itself as the second largest importer of cocoa beans in Peru. In addition to Olam, other notable importers are Theobroma B.V., with 19%, and Barry Callebaut, with 11%,” he pointed out. As for Peruvian exporters, Machu Picchu Food continues to lead the market with 77% of exports. They are followed by exporter Romex, with 17%, and the National Chocolate Company, with 5%. The average export price has remained between US$6,800 and US$7,030 per ton, generating income of 53 million dollars for the Peruvian market and creating employment throughout the supply chain. The ...