National Andean Grains Day: Argentina exports grew by more than 42%

Published Jun 29, 2024

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The National Andean Grains Day, celebrated on June 30, honors the nutritional value and economic contribution of grains such as quinoa, giant corn, chia, kiwicha, tarwi, and cañihua. The first four months of the year saw a 42.5% increase in international sales, reaching over 42.6 million dollars, with the United States being the primary trading partner. There was a notable increase in the export levels of quinoa, giant corn, and kiwicha, but a decrease in tarwi and chia sales. The majority of exports were made from regions such as Ayacucho, Apurímac, and Cusco, with projections for further growth in 2024.

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Tomorrow, June 30, the National Andean Grains Day will be celebrated, an occasion intended to highlight the importance of these foods for their valuable nutritional qualities, as well as for the significant contribution to the national economy through export strength. Regarding this last point, the head of the Ministry of Foreign Trade and Tourism (Mincetur), Elizabeth Galdo, highlighted the correct performance of the sector in the first four months of the year. Thanks to the high demand for grains such as quinoa, giant corn, chia, kiwicha, tarwi and cañihua; The sector reached more than 42.6 million dollars in international sales. This figure represents an increase of 42.5% compared to what was recorded during the same period in 2023. According to data presented by the ministerial portfolio itself, between the months of January and April, international shipments of quinoa amounted to 35 million dollars, thus presenting an increase of 45% compared to the first four months of last ...

Source: Infobae