Peruvian Chili Pepper Day: We are the third largest exporter in the world

게시됨 2024년 9월 6일

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Peru is the world's largest exporter of chili peppers, with over 350 varieties grown across 24 departments. The country celebrated its first 'Peruvian Chili Pepper Day' in September, aiming to boost knowledge about chili peppers and enhance the commercial positioning of farmers. In 2023, Peru's paprika chili pepper exports saw a 6% increase in volume and a 33% increase in value, reaching 37,756 tons worth S 149 million. The production of various chili pepper varieties is concentrated in different regions, leading to a national consumption of five kilos per capita annually, placing Peru as the continent's second-largest consumer, following Mexico.

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After China and India, Peru is the world's largest exporter of chili peppers and has more than 350 varieties of rocotos, peppers, among other varieties grown in 24 departments. Every first Friday in September, "Peruvian Chili Pepper Day" is celebrated, an official celebration by Royal Decree No. 0060-2018-MINAGRI, to promote knowledge about chili peppers at the national, regional and local levels. In addition, it is expected to strengthen the commercial positioning of agricultural producers who are dedicated to this crop. Paprika chili pepper production is concentrated in the regions of Lima and Arequipa. In 2023, Peru exported 37,756 tons of paprika with a value of S 149 million, which represented a growth of 6% in volume and 33% in value compared to the previous year. Among the best-known varieties of chili peppers, rocotos and peppers are: yellow, panca, charapita, mountain, rocoto, limo, among others, as well as those that stand out locally: cacho de cabra, pipí de mono, ...

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