From January to May 2024, Peru experienced a significant increase in cocoa and its derivative exports, with a 130% surge compared to the same period in the previous year, totaling $300 million. This growth is attributed to both an rise in international prices and volumes exported. The main markets for these products include the Netherlands, Germany, Italy, Belgium, Spain, France, the United States, Malaysia, and Indonesia. To further boost the export potential of the cocoa chain, Mincetur is implementing the Export Productive Route – RPE strategy, which provides training and technical assistance to 114 organizations and MSMEs in the cocoa chain. This initiative will be showcased at the XV International Cocoa and Chocolate Show 2024, expecting to receive over 25,000 visitors and featuring more than 200 product exhibition-sale stands.