Peruvian exports of cocoa and its derivatives totaled US $ 150,784,000 between January and July 2021, showing an increase of 9%

(Agraria.pe) Between January and July of this year, Peruvian exports of cocoa and its derivatives totaled US $ 150,784,000, achieving a growth of 9% compared to the same period in 2020 (US $ 138,812,000), reported the Agro-Export Management of the Association of Exporters (ADEX). He explained that the cocoa shipments in the first seven months of 2021 were in their presentations in beans, butter, chocolate and nibs, among others, and had as their main destination the United States (US $ 36,186,000) which decreased their orders by - 11%, concentrated 24% of the total sent; It was followed by the Netherlands (US $ 22,662,000) with a fall of -10% and a representation of 15%. In addition, they stood out for their amount FOB Germany (US $ 16,577,000), Indonesia (US $ 13,275,000) and Argentina (US $ 6,708,000). Belgium, Italy, Malaysia, Chile and Mexico completed the top ten. The leading firm was Machu Picchu Foods S.A.C. Others such as Sumaqao S.A.C., Exportadora Romex S.A., Amazonas ...