There are opportunities for pecan, chestnut and pistachio in China

In December 2024, China will allow the import of Peruvian pecans under specific inspection and quarantine conditions, opening up a significant market for Peruvian nut producers. Former Minister of Production, Alfonso Velásquez Tuesta, has urged Peruvian businessmen to also consider pistachio cultivation, which requires an investment of US$ 5,000 to US$ 10,000 per hectare but promises a return of at least US$ 10,000 per hectare. He also highlighted the potential of oranges, particularly given their demand for both fresh fruit and juice, especially considering the off-season advantages. Velásquez Tuesta emphasized the importance of diversifying Peru's agro-export products, especially with the development of large irrigation projects.

(Agraria.pe) In December 2024, the General Administration of Customs of China announced that pecans from Peru can enter its territory if they comply with the established inspection and quarantine requirements. As is known, China is the main importer of nuts globally, and its production has increased considerably in recent years, which demonstrates the important consumption of this dried fruit in the Asian giant. In this regard, the former Minister of Production, Alfonso Velásquez Tuesta, pointed out that pecans and chestnuts, which are produced in our country mainly in Ica and Madre de Dios, respectively, have significant potential in China. He also suggested that Peruvian businessmen evaluate the development of pistachios, a dried fruit with great global demand, which were initially produced in Iran and are currently produced in large volumes in California (United States). He explained that the investment in pistachios amounts to between US$ 5,000 and US$ 10,000 per hectare, ...