Peru's non-traditional exports totaled US$11.663 billion last year, up by 8.2% compared to 2016, Central Reserve Bank of Peru (BCR) reported.
Said result was driven by higher shipments of farming (9%), fishing (15%), textile (6%), metal-mechanic (15%), iron-steel, and jewelry (17%), as well as chemical (3%) products.
During the analyzed year, the average price of non-traditional products increased 7%, whereas the export volume rose 1%.
In terms of export value, 2017 saw increased sales of fresh avocados (+46%), blueberries (+49%), zinc (+42%), frozen giant squid (+22%), canned giant squid (+21%), shrimp feed (+40%), zinc oxide (+74%), and alpaca garments (+110%).
Top exports destinations were Asia (22%), the European Union (27%), the Andean Community (6%), and Mercosur (44%).
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Published: 2/16/2018