The Peruvian bell pepper is a product that has been gaining more territory in the international market and is expected to continue like this for the rest of the year. From January to August 2022, shipments totaled 22,391 tons for US$26 million. This was 34% higher in volume and 52% higher in value than the same period in 2021. Similarly, the average price in the foreign market reached US$1.18 per kilogram, 13% higher than last year.
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This product has managed to enter new markets, in addition to those in which it was usually already found, this was the case of the Uruguayan market, which was added to the variety of destinations to which Peruvian chilies and peppers have access. After various negotiations between the National Agricultural Health Service (SENASA) and the General Directorate of Agricultural Services of the Ministry of Livestock, Agriculture and Fisheries (MGAP) of Uruguay, this family of fresh products will now be able to enter the Uruguayan market. Regarding the destinations to which this Peruvian product is already sold, both the North American and Canadian markets experienced a greater acceptance of the bell pepper. To the United States, 6,116 tons were sent for US$ 8 million, which was 94% higher in volume and 107% higher in value than the previous year, reaching a 67% share. The price also suffered a slight ...
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