Peruvian added-value exports to Japan reached almost US$88.5 million in the first half of 2018, a 17% increase compared to the same period last year, Peruvian Exporters Association (Adex) informed.
Although primary products stood out among total exports,
non-traditional products have registered an increase. They accounted for 6% and 7.6% of shipments in the first half of 2013 and 2018, respectively.
Fishery products for direct human consumption (almost US$42 million) stood out, mainly frozen and canned giant squid, smoked liver, shrimp tails (downward trend), as well as frozen fishing products from diverse hydrobiological species.
Furthermore,
agro-exports (US$30.7 million) registered a 7% increase. Asparagus, avocados, canned mangoes (downward trend), bananas, mangoes, strawberries, and cacao beans, among others, showed good performances.
Apart from fishing for DHC and the agroindustry, other important added-value sectors included the iron-steel, garment, and chemical sectors, among others.
Figures
In the first half of 2018 (US$1.073 billion), they represented 92.4% of the total shipments (US$1.161 billion).
Copper accounted for 65% of the total, followed by natural gas, zinc, gasoline, silver, and anodes.
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