Coffee exports exceed $132 million in the first two months of 2024

Coffee exports exceeded $132 million between January and February of this year, which means an increase of 66% compared to the same period in 2023 ($79.8 million), Sierra y Selva Exportadora reported. According to preliminary figures from Sunat, this amount was due to the shipment of 38,760 tons to the United States, Belgium, Germany, Canada, Sweden and the Netherlands, as the main destination markets, covering more than 65% of the total exported volume and generating an increase of 23% in the first two months, compared to the last four years. In January and February, the United States was the main market for Peruvian coffee, acquiring a total of 7,558 tons of the grain for a value of $27.5 million. Likewise, the case of Belgium stands out, which, with a participation of 19%, in the same period, purchased a total of 7,425 tons valued at 27.6 million dollars, which represents 3.9% more in volume and 2.9% more in value. compared to 2023. 2023: Year of challenges 2023 was a year of ...