Peru prepares to export frozen fruit to China

Peru is gearing up to export frozen fruits like avocados, blueberries, and mangoes to China, aiming at restaurants, hotels, and supermarkets. This move is expected to boost agro-exports by at least 30%, adding around US$ 100 million next year. With a market of 1.4 billion consumers, China is vital for Peruvian agro-exports, which currently amount to US$ 450 million annually. The new port of Chancay, starting operations this year, will lower freight costs and transit times, enhancing exports. Additionally, the Foreign Ministry has set health protocols for exporting table grapes and other products to China.

(Agraria.pe) The head of the Ministry of Agrarian Development and Irrigation (Midagri), Ángel Manero Campos, reported that Peru is preparing to export frozen fruit to China and “we are talking about fruits such as avocados, blueberries and mangoes, which are not to the traditional household market, but to restaurants, hotels and supermarkets,” he explained. “In addition to these fruits, pomegranates and pecans open the protocols this year and we have committed the visit of the Minister of Customs of China, who sees the phytosanitary protocols and will come to Peru in September, since it is very important and (agreements) will be signed. ”he commented Manero specified that export expectations are important because Peruvian agro-exports to the Asian giant total US$ 450 million (growing 10% annually), and in fresh fruits alone we are now exporting US$ 300 million. “With this new income, we could increase at least 30% more, we are talking about at least US$ 100 million the following ...