According to Agrodata Peru , shipments in the first nine months of 2017 exceeded the figure for 2016 of 50%. Export of pomegranate to the end of September amounted to $60.7 million compared to $40.3 million for the same period last year.
Consumption of fresh and processed pomegranates rapidly increasing, and Peru is investing in new production zones to meet the growing demand in international markets.
"In the international market, the demand for pomegranate juices and natural drinks. In addition, the fruit is popular in the cosmetics and pharmaceutical sectors due to high levels of antioxidants," said Alfonso Velasquez of y Selva Sierra Exportadora.
He noted that the fruit is well adapted to the climatic conditions of Peru. The bulk of the exports goes to Europe and Russia - two-thirds of the total number of deliveries. The rest goes to the markets of the USA (7%), Canada (4%), Belgium (4%), UAE (3%).
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