In 2019, Peru was a significant exporter to various Latin American markets, including Brazil, Chile, Ecuador, Colombia, Bolivia, and Mexico, with total exports exceeding $1,441 million. The demand for Peruvian products in these markets experienced notable growth, with Mexico witnessing the highest increase of 6.5%. Peru's main export products to these non-traditional markets included:
1. Brazil: Fish and fish products, grapes, and asparagus
2. Chile: Asparagus, grapes, and artichokes
3. Ecuador: Fish and fish products, grapes, and asparagus
4. Colombia: Fish and fish products, grapes, asparagus, and artichokes
5. Bolivia: Fish and fish products, grapes, asparagus, artichokes, and avocados
6. Mexico: Fish and fish products, grapes, asparagus, artichokes, avocados, and blueberries
Peru's trade agreements with these countries enable tariff preferences, requiring a certificate of origin processed through the VUCE (Single Window for Foreign Trade). Myperuglobal is organizing an online course titled "Learn to export to Latin America," starting on July 24, to provide insights and guidance for businesses looking to expand into these markets.