Peru: Squid buyers in Asia

06/19/2023 South Korea and Japan are among the main buyers of Peruvian squid, said the Ministry of Foreign Trade and Tourism (Mincetur). The head of the sector, Juan Carlos Mathews, commented that the Asian continent is the main destination for national squid exports, concentrating 60% of total exports. “China, South Korea, Thailand and Japan are among the top four Asian markets for this product,” he said. He highlighted that the Peruvian squid is highly sought after in the Asian market, it is the second most important hydrobiological resource that Peru exports after the anchovy. "In the export sector, it is important that the products we send to the markets stand out for their quality, thus positioning ourselves better and better in the world," the minister pointed out. Data ...