The alpaca fiber supply chain in Apurimac region took a significant step toward formalization and direct sales to the textile industry, the Ministry of Agrarian Development and Irrigation (Midagri) has reported.
The Peruvian Society of Registered Alpaca Breeders (SPAR) in Oropesa district, Antabamba province, completed the sale of 147,048 pounds of fiber worth more than S/3 million (over US$892,060) to the company Inca Tops, in an operation coordinated with the Midagri through the Agromercado Program.
It noted that the transaction directly benefits 464 alpaca-breeding community members of the Huacayo and Suri breeds, belonging to the communities of Huillcarana, Sonccoccocha, Juntaya, Ccoyllullo, Itaña, Chichllamarca, Yumire, Kilcata, and Huacullo.
They have improved the quality of their supply and gained access to better commercial conditions.
"Technical and commercial support provided by Agromercado in the high Andean areas of Apurimac includes specialized advisory services for the alpaca fiber supply chain, organizational strengthening, training in categorization and classification, good shearing practices, and guidance for RAS certification processes," Midagri stated.
"This support has enabled organizations to consolidate quality standards and enhance their competitiveness in response to the textile industry's demands," it added.
Until a few years ago, commercialization was carried out mainly through collectors and intermediaries, which limited the communities' profit margins.
However, since 2024, Agromercado has implemented a Commercial Coordination Plan with SPAR Antabamba, initiating direct sales to that company of yarns and tops.
The first volumes were modest, but the operation has consolidated in 2025, exceeding the purchasing company’s expectations.
Collection will continue until December 17, as part of the main campaign.
It noted that the cash-on-delivery payment method applied by the company has generated trust and motivation among producers, who look to upcoming campaigns optimistically under a system of centralized collection, greater commercial predictability, and higher incomes.