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Peru boasts a thriving food processing industry that plays a crucial role in its economy. This sector contributes approximately 27 percent to the country's industrial gross domestic product.

Wheat production in MY 2025/2026 (July-June) is forecast at 217,000 metric tons (MT), reflecting a slight increase compared to the previous year's estimate. Wheat imports in MY 2025/2026 are forecast at 2.2 MMT.

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.

Peru’s food processing industry is a dynamic sector of the national economy.