Peruvian maca exports totaled 1,830 tons for US$ 14 million between January and August 2023

Maca

Vegetables

Peru

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Published Oct 23, 2023

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Peruvian maca exports increased by 9.1% in volume but decreased by 10.39% in value between January and August 2023, reaching a total of 1,830 tons valued at $14 million. The top destinations for Peruvian maca were Brazil, the United States, the Netherlands, South Korea, and Germany. The International Maca Festival will take place in Lima from November 23 to 26, highlighting the various properties and health benefits of maca as a superfood.

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(Agraria.pe) Between January and August 2023, Peruvian exports of maca (red, yellow and black) reached 1,830 tons, in its powder, gelatinized and flour presentations for a value of US$ 14 million, which It represented an increase of +9.1% in volume, but a drop of -10.39% in value compared to similar months last year. In the first eight months of this year, the main destination countries for maca from Peru were Brazil (26.9%), the United States (26.2%), the Netherlands (7.3%), South Korea (7.1%) and Germany (5.4%). Likewise, the main Peruvian exporters were Peruvian Nature S & S S.A.C. (29.7%), Agro Fergi S.A.C. (11.32%) and Algarrobos Orgánicos del Perú S.A.C. (8.9%). Between them they concentrated around 50% of the exported volume. International Maca FestivalFrom November 23 to 26, the I International Maca Festival will be held in Lima, in the Plaza Alameda 28 de Julio. This important Andean Superfood has been conquering the national and international market for its various ...

Source: Agraria