Despite the pandemic, more than 10 regions of Peru increased their exports in 2020 - Redagrícola Peru

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Published Apr 6, 2021

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During 2020, exports from more than 10 regions of Peru increased considerably, despite the commercial and economic restrictions generated by the COVID-19 pandemic, reported the Peruvian Promotion Commission for Exports and Tourism (PromPerú). The three main regions that registered positive figures were Ica (22% participation and 350 companies), La Libertad (21% and 219 companies) and Lambayeque (9% and 192 companies).

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Junín's progress was significant with shipments for $ 134 million and a growth of 112% due to shipments of ginger, sweet corn and cocoa. Equally favorable was the performance of Ucayali with a growth of 109% and 40 companies, followed by Cajamarca, with 112% and 37 companies; Huancavelica, with 100% and 15 companies together with Madre de Dios, with 45% and 42 companies. Regarding the regions that increased the number of exporting companies, Puno (30), Junín (17), Moquegua (15) and Ayacucho (15) stood out. In total, the country completed shipments for $ 39.3 billion showing a great recovery in the third and last quarter of 2020. Due to the great diversification of the supply of its shipments, the registry added 7,518 exporting companies and 4,540 products to 174 countries. Last year, Peru became the world's leading exporter of quinoa and blueberries, surpassing Chile, for the first time, with that berry. In addition, it was the second world supplier of avocados, fresh asparagus ...

Source: Redagricola