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Peru: Exports to Czech Republic quadruple due to rise in non-traditional sales

Textiles

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15:25 | Lima, Apr. 3.

Peruvian exports to the Czech Republic totaled US$6.6 million in 2018, posting a growth of more than 400% compared to 2017, Lima Chamber of Commerce's (CCL) Foreign Trade Center (CCEX) reported Wednesday.

This result was underpinned by higher shipments of non-traditional products.

Peru's non-traditional products accounted for 89% of total exports and amounted to US$5.9 million in 2018, being textile and garments —with 74% of participation— the most important sub-sector with US$4.3 million worth of exports, 100% more than in 2017.

Among the most exported non-traditional products are nonwoven fabrics (US$54.3 million), zinc oxide (US$354,000), games of chance (US$262,000), zipper parts (US$128,000), and cochineal carmine (US$126,000). 

Imports

As for imports from the Czech Republic, the CCEX's business intelligence department informed that purchases totaled US$56 million, up 11% over 2017 (US$51 million).

The most demanded were imports of capital goods. Of particular note are scaffolding materials, microscopes, tires, among others.

Sodium cyanide and wire manufacture stood out among intermediate goods.

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Published: 4/3/2019