highlighted that Peru is establishing itself as one of the world's leading fruit exporters, following the results of its agricultural exports in 2024.
The high-ranking official indicated that Peruvian agro-exports reached a new record in 2024, totaling $12.784 billion, a 22.1% increase compared to the previous year.
"Therefore, the agricultural sector's contribution to the country's goods exports increased from 15.5% in 2023 to 17.1% in 2024, reaffirming its importance as a driver of development and job creation in the country," she pointed out.
Likewise, the minister underscored the significant growth in fruit exports, which recorded a positive variation (+17.8%) in 2024.
The Cabinet member stated that blueberries led sales, growing by 35.7% and reaching US$2.299 billion, setting a new record for this product.
Similarly, avocados, tangerines, and limes achieved outstanding results, with growth rates of 29.2% (US$1.324 billion), 27.2% (US$307 million), and 25.5% (US$83 million), respectively.
"Thus, Peru establishes itself as one of the world's leading fruit exporters," she emphasized.
Furthermore, Leon underscored the remarkable increase in cacao and its derivative exports, which expanded by 199.5% and reached US$$1.281 billion, driven by exceptional prices and higher export volumes.
Other products, such as coffee and lime essential oil, also performed well, with increases of 33% (US$1.103 billion) and 52.9% (US$107 million), respectively.
Vegetables, including chili peppers and pimientos, generated US$1.616 billion in revenue, rising by 2.6% compared to the previous year.
It is worth noting that Peruvian agricultural exports reached 145 markets worldwide in 2024, underscoring the sector's growing competitiveness and diversification.
Export Policy
The minister emphasized the Government's commitment, under the leadership of President Dina Boluarte, to continue strengthening foreign trade policies.
"Our trade openness policy has created a favorable environment for Peruvian exports," Leon noted.
"Peru currently has 22 free trade agreements in force, allowing us to access 58 economies with tariff advantages. These economies account for 82% of global GDP and more than 3.2 billion potential consumers, including our main trading partners: China, the United States, and the European Union," she explained.
Lastly, Minister Leon stated that this growth in agro-exports not only reflects Peru's potential to continue positioning itself as one of the world's leading agricultural exporters but also contributes to economic development, job creation, and improved quality of life for citizens.