Peruvian non-traditional exports totaled US$8.588 billion between January and August 2018, thus increasing 16.2% compared to the similar period last year, Foreign Trade and Tourism Minister Rogers Valencia informed Wednesday.
Giant squid exports reached US$542 million, a 64% rise from the same term in 2017 (US$390 million).
According to the official, this expansion was driven by greater volumes and better prices, especially in the Asian market.
On the other hand, avocado sales totaled US$716 million in the analyzed period, up 17% over the similar term in 2017.
This result was underpinned by a greater exportable supply destined to consolidated markets such as the Netherlands (+20%) and Spain (+14%).
Other products
Canned fish (+35%) and shrimps (+6%) also stood out among non-traditional
fishery exports.
In addition to avocados, blueberries (+129%), chestnuts (+57%), grapes (+34%), and bananas (+12%) also stuck out.
Other sectors
Other sectors such as textile-garment (US$919 million, +12.5%), chemical (US$1.029 billion, +17%), and forestry (+3.1) are on the path of growth as well.
Total exports
Moreover, Peruvian total
exports amounted to US$31.794 billion in the first eight months of 2018, posting a 15.1% expansion compared to the same period last year (US$27.629 billion), the Minister indicated.
These figures were boosted by higher
non-traditional (+16.2%) and traditional (+14.7%) shipments.
The Asian market (+23.8%) was the top destination, mainly South Korea (+52.8%) and India (+43.6%).
It should be noted non-traditional exports grew by 11% in August alone, thus accumulating 25 months of continuous growth.
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Published: 10/3/2018