Peru: Andean grain exports exceeded $43 million

Published Jul 1, 2024

Tridge summary

In the first four months of 2024, Andean grain exports, including quinoa, giant corn, chia, kiwicha, chulpi corn, and cañihua, saw a significant increase of 42.1%, totaling $43,467,000, compared to the same period in the previous year. The United States led as the primary market, with a 66% increase in imports, followed by Spain, Canada, Italy, and the Netherlands. The IV International Andean Grains Convention is set to occur on July 25 and 26, aiming to discuss market trends and regulations. Meanwhile, the global grains and cereals market experienced a decrease of 15.9% in 2023, with China being the largest buyer. Cañihua showed the most remarkable growth among these exports, with a 1,573% increase from January to April 2024.

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Andean grain exports totaled $43,467,000 in the first four months of 2024, reflecting a growth of 42.1% compared to the same period last year ($30,597,000), reported the Agro-Export Management of the Association of Exporters (ADEX). The union's Agroexports manager, Claudia Solano Oré, highlighted the good performance of these superfoods and their importance in nutrition since they offer various health benefits. Along these lines, he emphasized the need to promote strategic actions that strengthen this chain, allow new markets to be identified and updated information is provided about traceability, safety, health, innovation, genetics, markets, competitiveness and other aspects. “Within the framework of the Expo Perú Los Andes, ADEX will organize the IV International Andean Grains Convention on July 25 and 26, at the Ayacucho Exhibition and Convention Center, where topics such as market trends, commercialization, regulations will be addressed. , safety, innovation, among others,” ...

Source: AgroPeru