National wheat production in Peru reached 11,971 tons in September

Published Nov 28, 2023

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In September 2023, national wheat production in Peru declined by 42.5% compared to the same month in 2022, mainly due to reduced areas planted and low grain prices, compounded by adverse weather conditions on the coast and in the mountains. Regions such as Piura, Arequipa, Cajamarca, and La Libertad saw significant decreases in wheat production. However, some regions, including Huancavelica, Lima, and Áncash, experienced an increase in wheat production.

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In September 2023, national wheat production stood at 11,971 tons, experiencing a contraction of 42.5% compared to the same month in 2022, when it reached 20,808 tons. This decline is mainly attributed to the reduction in the areas planted with the crop, demanded by the food industry, and was aggravated by low grain prices, as well as by rains on the northern coast and droughts in the country's mountains. This unfavorable behavior was evident in the producing regions, highlighting the significant decreases in Piura (-75.6%), Arequipa (-70.1%), Cajamarca (-58.5%), and La Libertad (-28.2%). Despite these figures, these regions contributed 94.0% of the total produced. Contrasting with the general trend, some regions showed an ...

Source: AgroPeru