Peru to resume exports of table grapes to Ecuador after almost a decade

Published Oct 1, 2024

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The Peruvian government has announced a new agreement with Ecuador, allowing Peru to export table grapes to Ecuador for the first time in eight years. The agreement, signed by the National Agrarian Health Service of Peru and the Phyto and Zoosanitary Regulation and Control Agency of Ecuador, re-establishes the phytosanitary requirements for the export of table grapes. This is expected to boost bilateral trade between the two countries. Peru is a leading producer and exporter of grapes, and the agreement provides access to a potential market of 18 million consumers in Ecuador.

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The Peruvian government announced that the country will once again export table grapes to the Ecuadorian market, after the signing of an agreement between the National Agrarian Health Service of Peru (SENASA) and the Phyto and Zoosanitary Regulation and Control Agency of Ecuador (Agrocalidad). Peru has not been able to send table grapes to Ecuador for eight years. Exports have been suspended since the 2015-2016 season, when 7,130.65 tons were exported. In this way, the government stressed, Peru - a leader in the world production and export of grapes - is re-entering a market of 18 million potential consumers. The document was signed in the framework of a working meeting that included the participation of authorities and representatives of the regional government of Tumbes, the Chamber of Commerce of Huaquillas, authorities of the Public Attached Organizations (OPD) of MIDAGRI and exporters and importers of both countries. In detail, the agreement reestablishes the phytosanitary ...

Source: MXfruit