Peruvian agricultural exports begin the year with a 23.3% growth

In January 2025, Peruvian agricultural exports saw a significant increase of 23.3% compared to the same month in 2024, totaling $1.314 billion. This marks the ninth consecutive month of growth, with the U.S. being the leading importer. The exports were valued at $1,254,527,000 after subtracting the value of traditional agricultural products. Non-traditional products such as grapes, blueberries, mangoes, cocoa beans, and fresh asparagus contributed to this figure. The Association of Exporters (ADEX) plans to further diversify products and destinations and will hold key events to strengthen the agro-export chain.

On the right foot. Peruvian agricultural exports (traditional and non-traditional) totaled $1.314 billion in January 2025, representing a 23.3% increase compared to the same month in 2024 ($1.066 billion), reported the Agricultural Exports Department of the Association of Exporters (ADEX). It is worth noting that last January (23.3%) marked the ninth consecutive month of growth, maintaining a positive double-digit trend since May 2024 (17.5%). The highest rates were in July 2024 (52.8%), June 2024 (39.7%), and September 2024 (38.9%). These shipments reached 102 countries. The U.S. remained the leading exporter with a 45.3% share and a value of $594,696,000, representing a 31.3% increase compared to 2024 ($452,827,000). The Netherlands followed ($146 million), Mexico ($91 million), Spain ($63 million), and Canada ($33 million). Rounding out the top ten were the United Kingdom, Ecuador, Chile, Hong Kong, and Germany. The union's Agro-Export Manager, Claudia Solano Oré, ...