Peru: Blueberries, grapes, and avocados consolidate as main export products to the United Kingdom

Published 2022년 10월 28일

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Peru is positioning itself as a potential exporter to the United Kingdom, with 31 'stars' and 129 'promising' items, including blueberries, grapes, avocados, fishmeal, bananas, T-shirts, mangoes, and asparagus. The UK is a major importer of avocados and grapes. In 2021, Fair Trade certified products in the UK grew by 13.6%, reaching over one billion pounds. The trade agreement with the UK is crucial, as the UK is the main investor in Peru's infrastructure, energy, and financial transition. Since the agreement's implementation, Peru's exports to the UK have seen significant growth, totaling US$ 1,345 million in 2021, a 205.6% increase from 2020.

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Peru has a potential exporter in the United Kingdom with 31 items considered as 'stars' and another 129 classified as 'promising', considered the Center for Research on Global Economy and Business of the Association of Exporters (CIEN-ADEX). During her participation in the Free Trade Agreement workshop between the United Kingdom and the Andean Countries, the head of Consulting and Projects at CIEN-ADEX, Lizbeth Pumasunco, explained that some products are blueberries (US$ 59 million) and grapes ( $50 million). Added to this list are avocados (US$25 million), fishmeal (US$20 million), bananas (US$19 million), T-shirts (US$13 million), mangoes (US$5.8 million) and asparagus (US$ 5.6 million). “Young consumers and families are very responsible with their diet, they are willing to pay for organic products. According to the Organic Market report, in 2021 sales (of organic products) increased by 12.6%,” said Pumasunco. Likewise, he indicated that the United Kingdom is an important world ...

Source: Portaldelcampo