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Peru is an internationally recognized gastronomic hub with opportunities for imported complementary food products. Health restrictions eased during 2021 but the foodservice sector has yet to recover pandemic-related losses. The industry will also continue to make adjustments due to changes in consumer behavior.

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.