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Peru: Non-traditional exports expanded in May 2017

Exports. Photo: ANDINA/ Archive.

Exports. Photo: ANDINA/ Archive.

19:02 | Lima, Jul. 12.

Peru's non-traditional exports totaled US$937 million in May 2017, up by 12.9% from the same month last year, the country's Central Reserve Bank (BCR) informed.

Growth was mainly underpinned by fishery and farming sectors.

In the analyzed month, non-traditional exports volume increased 6.6%, whereas the average price rose 5.9%.

Likewise, May saw increased exports of fresh avocados (US$57 million), zinc products (US$13 million), food for prawns (US$12 million), as well as canned (US$9 million) and frozen (US$7 million) giant squid. 

The most demanding markets were North America (+20.3%) and Asia (+53.4%).

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Published: 7/12/2017