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Peruvian products take hold in France

Fresh Avocado
Published Nov 8, 2021

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Between January and August 2021, French food imports totaled US $ 15.808 million, 10% more compared to the same period during 2020. In this market, purchases of Peruvian fruits, vegetables and grains reached US $ 225 million, 13% more compared to the previous year. With this, Peru positioned itself as its twelfth largest food supplier, with a 1% share, displacing Portugal. It is worth mentioning that the countries that led the Top were Spain, with 20% participation, and Belgium, with 10%. Among the main Peruvian products imported by France were avocados (38% share), mango (16%), coffee (9%) and asparagus (8%). PERUVIAN AVOCADO GETS ADVANTAGE French avocado imports reached 116,353 tons for US $ 368 million, 4% more in volume and 9% more in value compared to the previous year. Acquisitions from Peru in this market totaled 30,683 tons for US $ 85 million, 6% more in volume and 7% more in value compared to 2020. Peru once again consolidated as the main supplier of avocado, with 26% of ...
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