By the end of 2022, exports from Peru to Taiwan reached US$484.5 million, an increase of 44.2% compared to last year. Among the sectors with the highest performance expectations is agriculturalwhich covers 9%, reaching US$39 million.
Among the non-traditional products, fresh grapes stand out, which have totaled US$23 million. In addition, roasted coffee, quinoa, avocado, asparagus, among others. But the most advanced market in the island nation has been that of blueberries. Currently, Taiwan is located in fourth place as an export destination for this fruit.
He commercial exchange It started in September 2020 and, for the 2022-2023 campaign, it has had a strong rise of 345%, since 1,705,151 kg have been shipped.
In addition, 17 Peruvian companies have registered that have transferred their production to the Asian country and “135,000 direct jobs have been generated, 60% were occupied by women,” said Miguel Vegas, manager of the Association of Pro-Blueberries of Peru.
Peruvian agricultural exports reached US$887.8 million and fell 2.6% in January 2023. Photo: diffusion
tariff agreements
on the agenda of taiwan there is the Trans-Pacific Agreement for Economic Cooperation (CPTPP), which would reduce 95% of export tariffs and stimulate investment. This mainly for “the food processing and textile industry,” said Ming-Min Yan, a researcher at the Chung-Hua institute.
“We hope that Taiwan can be part of the CPTPP, with this benefit Peru will be attractive. Grapes, with a 20% tariff drop, they would have a lot of opportunity; also blueberries, which currently have 7.5%,” said Enrique Huang, from the Taipei Economic and Cultural Office.
The key
Items. The main export sector to Taiwan is mining (43%). It is followed by oil and natural gas (26%), fishing (12%), metallurgical steel (10%) and agriculture (9%).
Source: Larepublica
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