Peru could export up to 200,000 tons of blueberries this year
During 2020, Peruvian blueberry exports grew by 27% over the previous year, reaching 160,000 tons, according to Daniel Bustamante, president of Proarandanos. The prospects for this season are positive. According to the export union and Agronoticias, the sector projects a 22% increase this year that could raise the volume of blueberry exports to 200,000 tons. This is due to all the investments that were in place for a long time prior to all this disaster, the businessman said.
In 2020, the United States was the main export destination for this Peruvian berry, accounting for 50% of all exports. It was followed by Europe and the United Kingdom, with 36%, and Asia with 13%. The export campaign begins in July and ends in March, the most important period takes place between August and December.
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Peru s ProHass analyzes effects of Agricultural Promotion Law
March 10 , 2021
The Peruvian avocado market faces various challenges this year, including the Agrarian Promotion Law which was enacted in December of last year that has produced changes in the country s fruit and vegetable sector.
In an interview with FreshFruitPortal.com, the Director and Past President of ProHass and Chief Commercial Officer of Agrícola Cerro Prieto (ACP), Daniel Bustamante explained the effects of the Agricultural Promotion Law in Peru and on the industry, new innovation projects and the challenges facing ProHass for this year and the next. This new law has discouraged the investment within the entire agricultural sector since the political/populist concept has prevailed over technical criteria and knowledge of the sector.