30% of Peru's coffee production is destined for specialty markets.

(Agraria.pe) Peru is a major producer of specialty coffees. 30% of the national coffee production is destined for specialty markets, mostly cultivated by small producers in high-altitude areas, in unique ecosystems, which gives rise to cups with exceptional profiles. This was pointed out by the general manager of Inversiones Campo Verde, Silvia Arispe Cardozo, who highlighted that Peruvian coffee has gained international recognition in different markets for its quality. She indicated that in 2024, coffee exports from Peru reached around US$ 1,100 million, consolidating the grain as one of the main products of the national agro-export. According to the Agro-Export Management of the Association of Exporters (ADEX), between January and July of this year, coffee exports from Peru totaled US$ 484,796,000, showing an increase of 22% compared to the US$ 396,906,000 reported in the same period of 2024. She detailed that of this total, conventional coffee amounted to US$ 398,376,000, while ...