LIMA, Feb 18 (NNN-ANDINA) — Peru’s traditional and non-traditional exports accumulated their third consecutive growth year in 2023, driven by higher shipments and by prices, respectively, the Central Reserve Bank (BCR) reported.
“Sales abroad of traditional products reached a total of US$48.6 billion in 2023, which implied a 1.8% rise compared to 2002. This result was driven by higher shipments of mining products (+11.6%) abroad,” the BCR explained.
The issuing entity reported that non-traditional exports amounted to US$18.424 billion, a value that implied an 1.1% increase year-on-year, driven by higher farming product prices (+11%).
At the level of shipments by value, frozen giant squid experienced the highest annual growth (+37.5%), favored by weather conditions in the first half; followed by fresh grapes (+28.1%) and blueberries (+23.6%). Both products were the main exports in 2023.
“Besides, the United States remained the main destination for non-traditional products; those with the greatest growth were China (higher sales of seafood products) and the rest of Asia such as Hong Kong,“ the BCR pointed out.
Meanwhile, three cacao producers from Cusco and Junín regions won three medals at the Cacao of Excellence Awards 2023, held within the framework of the Chocoa Fair, the most important in this sphere in Europe by bringing together all those involved in cacao’s value chain, the Commission for the Promotion of Peru for Export and Tourism (PromPeru) highlighted.
The Chocoa fair took place in Amsterdam from Feb 7 to 11.
Carmen Montes Taipe, who represented “Asociacion de Productores Agropecuarios Valle Nazangaro de Vizcatan del Ene (VRAEM)” from the city of Satipo, Junin region; and Liliana Laura Villa of “The Chocolate Farmer” from Pichari district, Cusco region, won gold medals.
Meanwhile, Jose Luis Perez Figueroa from “Agroindustrias Conveca” in Echarati district, Cusco region, claimed a bronze medal.
Peruvian Producers received these awards in the South America category, along with their peers from Brazil, Colombia, Bolivia, Ecuador, and Venezuela.
The Cacao of Excellence Awards —considered one of the most prestigious awards around the world— recognize exceptional cacao producers for the superior quality and diversity of cacao flavors from every corner of the world.
The nominated samples were transformed into chocolate and evaluated by a jury composed of 32 experts from various professions, including chocolatiers, sensory evaluation experts, and bean suppliers.
Seven Peruvian companies participated in it supported by PromPeru’s Trade Office in Rotterdam. — NNN-ANDINA
