Peru aims to grow with grapes, blueberries, and avocados in Asia

(Agraria.pe) Peru is accelerating its insertion into major Asian markets with an agenda focused on new trade openings, diversification of destinations, and increased competitiveness. The country seeks to increase the value of its exports of grapes, blueberries, avocados, mangoes, pecans, and Brazil nuts, taking advantage of the sustained growth in demand in the region. According to data shared during the Asia Fruit Logistics fair, the Asian continent currently represents the third most relevant market for Peru, but prospects point to growth over the next two decades. Gabriel Amaro, president of the Association of Agrarian Producers' Guilds of Peru (AGAP), emphasized that the sector's strategy is centered on strengthening its presence in Asia. "We have just opened the blueberry market in Indonesia and are very close to doing so in Japan. With China, we have signed new protocols for the export of table grapes, pecans, and Brazil nuts, among other products," he explained. The Asian ...