Seventeen national producers of cocoa and cocoa derivatives from Peru have successfully negotiated sales with 18 international buyers from countries including Germany, Argentina, and Switzerland, at a business conference organized by Promperú as part of the XV Cocoa and Chocolate Show in Lima. The goal of this initiative is to generate international sales of Peruvian cocoa and derivatives, aiming for a target of USD 5 million within the next year. This strategy is aligned with Promperú's efforts to boost Peruvian cocoa exports, which have seen a 12% average growth over the past three years, reaching USD 224 million in 2023. There has also been a notable 70% increase in cocoa derivative exports, generating USD 85 million in 2023. Peru's annual cocoa production averages 100 thousand tons, with key regions being Amazonas, San Martín, Huánuco, Cusco, Ayacucho, and Junín.