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Peru’s exports of fresh asparagus in 2020 were down 10 percent due to COVID-19 and internal transportation issues. Exports are forecast to rebound to 138,000 metric tons in 2021.

Peruvian avocado exports are estimated to reach 450,000 MT in 2021, increasing 10 percent by volume compared to the previous year.

Peru is the third largest export market for U.S. agricultural products in South America.

Peru’s Congress has approved a law to extend the ongoing ten year moratorium to fifteen years.

Peru’s grape production and exports continued to grow during 2020, despite the economic recession caused by the COVID-19 pandemic.

Peruvian ethanol production in 2020 is forecast at 170 million liters, a slight reduction from 173 million liters from the previous year.

This report outlines Peru’s regulatory requirements for food and agricultural product imports and updates and replaces the 2019 report.

This report identifies Peru’s import requirements for (foreign) export certificates. Current procedures are highlighted and relevant agencies with oversight of these issues are identified.

Peru is an internationally recognized gastronomic hub with opportunities for imported complementary food products.

Latin America accounts for about 25 percent of global corn imports . The region’s corn demand for imported corn has grown steadily over the years supported by expansion in the livestock sector...

Peru’s Fisheries Sanitary Agency (SANIPES) grants temporary access to imported fish and seafood for reprocessing.

Peru’s food processing industry is a dynamic sector of the national economy. The food industry in Peru accounts for almost 24 percent of the industrial GDP and 2019 sales reached $12.4 billion.