Peruvian fresh bananas and pomegranates open the door to the Chinese market!
Published Nov 10, 2025
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According to the Peruvian government's digital information platform Gob.pe, the Ministry of Agrarian Development and Irrigation of Peru and the General Administration of Customs of China signed the "Protocol on Phytosanitary Requirements for the Export of Fresh Bananas and Pomegranates to China" on October 31. The agreement was signed by the Minister of Agrarian Development and Irrigation, Vladimir Cuno Salcedo, and the Director of the General Administration of Customs of China, Sun Meijun, in Peru, with technical delegations from both countries attending the signing ceremony. Additionally, the two sides signed a memorandum of understanding in the field of health and phytosanitary inspection, further consolidating cooperation between the two countries in the fields of technology and agricultural products.
Data shows that last year, Peru exported 148,000 tons of bananas and 28,000 tons of pomegranates. The Piura region concentrates 85% of Peru's banana production, while the Ica region stands out in the production and export of pomegranates, accounting for 75% of the national production.
On the other hand, the National Superintendence of Customs and Tax Administration (SUNAT) of Peru and the General Administration of Customs of China jointly signed a roadmap aimed at optimizing information exchange and technical assistance, focusing on promoting electronic data management and customs regulation compliance verification.
The roadmap will also promote mutual recognition of the "Authorized Economic Operator" (AEO) program between the two sides, enhancing Peru's competitiveness and providing secure foreign trade facilitation services for Peru's mining, oil, seafood, and frozen products industries. In addition, the two sides will cooperate in combating smuggling and strengthening customs capacity building to support the modernization process of customs.
It is worth noting that the Chancay Customs of Peru and the Shanghai Customs of China signed a letter of intent to promote smart institutional building through experience exchange and to optimize bilateral trade processes.
The National Superintendence of Customs and Tax Administration of Peru disclosed that since the beginning of this year, the total amount of Chinese goods imported through the Chancay port has exceeded 759 million US dollars. Among the customs declarations for goods handled at the Chancay port, 79% are destined for China, highlighting the importance of economic and trade exchanges between the two countries.
Image source: Gob.pe 2025 International Fruit and Vegetable Report. All rights reserved. For permission to reproduce, contact the International Fruit and Vegetable Report and credit the source as the International Fruit and Vegetable Report.
Data shows that last year, Peru exported 148,000 tons of bananas and 28,000 tons of pomegranates. The Piura region concentrates 85% of Peru's banana production, while the Ica region stands out in the production and export of pomegranates, accounting for 75% of the national production.
On the other hand, the National Superintendence of Customs and Tax Administration (SUNAT) of Peru and the General Administration of Customs of China jointly signed a roadmap aimed at optimizing information exchange and technical assistance, focusing on promoting electronic data management and customs regulation compliance verification.
The roadmap will also promote mutual recognition of the "Authorized Economic Operator" (AEO) program between the two sides, enhancing Peru's competitiveness and providing secure foreign trade facilitation services for Peru's mining, oil, seafood, and frozen products industries. In addition, the two sides will cooperate in combating smuggling and strengthening customs capacity building to support the modernization process of customs.
It is worth noting that the Chancay Customs of Peru and the Shanghai Customs of China signed a letter of intent to promote smart institutional building through experience exchange and to optimize bilateral trade processes.
The National Superintendence of Customs and Tax Administration of Peru disclosed that since the beginning of this year, the total amount of Chinese goods imported through the Chancay port has exceeded 759 million US dollars. Among the customs declarations for goods handled at the Chancay port, 79% are destined for China, highlighting the importance of economic and trade exchanges between the two countries.
Image source: Gob.pe 2025 International Fruit and Vegetable Report. All rights reserved. For permission to reproduce, contact the International Fruit and Vegetable Report and credit the source as the International Fruit and Vegetable Report.
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According to the Peruvian government's digital information platform Gob.pe, the Ministry of Agrarian Development and Irrigation of Peru and the General Administration of Customs of China signed the "Protocol on Phytosanitary Requirements for the Export of Fresh Bananas and Pomegranates to China" on October 31. The agreement was signed by the Minister of Agrarian Development and Irrigation, Vladimir Cuno Salcedo, and the Director of the General Administration of Customs of China, Sun Meijun, in Peru, with technical delegations from both countries attending the signing ceremony. Additionally, the two sides signed a memorandum of understanding in the field of health and phytosanitary inspection, further consolidating cooperation between the two countries in the field of technology and agricultural products. Data shows that last year, Peru exported 148,000 tons of bananas and 28,000 tons of pomegranates. The Piura region concentrates 85% of Peru's banana production, while the Ica ...
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