Peruvian Agrifood Exports Well Received in Malaysia

Peruvian blueberries

Peruvian agrifood exports in Malaysia rose by 51.7% during the period of January to October 2021.

Trade between Peru and Asia in the fruit and vegetable sector has made positive progress over the last year. Exports of Peruvian agrifood products to Malaysia were notably boosted between January and October 2021, displaying growth of 51.7% compared to the same period in 2020.

It is notable that Peru has established itself as the leading exporter country for blueberries worldwide after exporting 162,459 tonnes in the last campaign. In that regard, exports of Peruvian blueberries to the Malaysian market increased by 409.9% last year compared to 2020.

The main agrifood product exported is raw cocoa beans, whose consignments to Malaysia amounted to almost US$13 million; that is to say, 58.2% more than the export value recorded between January and October 2020.

Dates also displayed significant export growth by recording a rate of growth of 518% during that period. Also, fresh pomegranates, sweet potato flour, beans and fresh figs are also among the products that have led Peruvian exports to Malaysia.

The consumption per capita of fruit for Malaysia with its population of 32.4 million inhabitants, is around 68.5kg, with 23.9% imported. While the import rate for vegetables is 77%.

The main destination markets for Peruvian agri-food products in Asia in 2020 were China (US$182 million), Hong Kong (US$158 million), South Korea (US$116 million) and Japan (US$89 million).

In South-East Asia, the main destinations are Indonesia (US$11.5 million), Malaysia (US$6.4 million), Thailand (US$8 million), Vietnam (US$4 million) and Singapore (US$1.4 million).

The ‘Super Foods Perú’ brand represents exceptionally high-quality Peruvian foods. Grown and harvested in the country’s varied ecosystems – ocean, jungles and mountains – these products offer good nutritional qualities.

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