From January to August of this year, Peru experienced a decrease in powdered paprika exports, with a total of 2,619,448 kilos exported, valued at US$ 5,457,582, a decrease from the same period in 2021 which saw 3,975,965 kilos exported, valued at US$ 8,537,705. The United States was the primary recipient of these exports, accounting for 66% of the total shipments, followed by Brazil, Russia, Chile, Argentina, Spain, Japan, and other countries. Some of the leading companies in the sector included Ind. Com. Holguín e Hijos SA, Faihop Business SAC, F&V Export SAC, S&M Foods SRL, and Cavis SAC.