Adex: The United States remains the top destination for agricultural exports

Agricultural Export Department of the Exporters Association (Adex) stated that traditional and non-traditional Peruvian agricultural exports amounted to 887 million and 855 thousand dollars last January and United State (USA) was the top destination, accounting for 46% of shipments.

In this sense, he explained that exports to North American countries in January (385 million and 886 thousand dollars) were 4.5% higher than the same month in 2021 (369 million 169 thousand dollars).

In addition, he pointed out that The growth rate of 4.5% in the first month of 2023 was better compared to what was achieved with total agricultural exports, which fell by 2.6% in the first month.Due to the protests and blockades registered in different parts of Peru, according to the Director of Agroexportaciones Adex, Claudia Solano Ur.

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“More than 100,000 formal workers in this sector and another 200,000 working indirectly, were unable to carry out their duties.not only harming their income and family well-being, but also Peru’s image as a reliable provider“, pointed out.

“Delays in the arrival of an exportable supply or the arrival of products in undesirable conditions all they do is make buyers anxious about their suppliers and open up the possibility that markets are as important as United States of America You can reduce your requests“, he added.

In this sense, he emphasized Adex’s work to promote the participation of Peruvian businessmen in the most prestigious international food fairs in the world.

Solano also said that other events will be organized aimed at strengthening the capabilities of the members of the various production chains, such as the Agricultural Exporters Lunch (April 13), the First International Conference of Passifloras (June) and the Eleventh Conference of Capsicum (November).

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