Peru's tangerine exports totaled US$135 million in 2016, Lima Chamber of Commerce (CCL) reported.
The result led to an increase from the amount (US$77 million) registered in 2012.
"In the last year alone, exports of this product grew 20% compared to 2015," CCL Foreign Trade Center (CCEX) Manager Carlos Garcia said.
"This [positive] trend is driven by the increased demand for this fruit worldwide," he added.
Nationally speaking, the main crop areas are based in the regions: Lima (56%), Ica (25%) and Junin (13%).
Main tangerine varieties are Satsumas and Clementinas, among others.
World markets
Peru is the world's eleventh largest tangerine producer, which accounts for 1% of total global production.
Regionally speaking, the Inca nation ranks fifth, behind Brazil, the United States, Mexico and Argentina.
The U.S. was Peru's top tangerine exports destination last year (US$54 million) having received 40% of total shipments.
The second spot was claimed by the United Kingdom (US$34 million), posting a positive growth rate of 18%.
Next in the list was the Netherlands (US$16.5 million, up by 1%), which bought 12% of total shipments.
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