This October 1st commemorates the Cocoa and Chocolate Day to value cocoa for its wide genetic diversity, natural characteristics, fine flavor and aroma that impact international markets. This exportable product is produced in 16 regions through the family agriculturewhich energizes the economy, generates jobs and made Peru the third largest exporter in the world, reported the Ministry of Agrarian Development and Irrigation (Midagri).
What are the cocoa producing regions?
He Ministry of Agrarian Development and Irrigation reported that they are 16 regions producers of organic cocoa, being the main San Martín, Junín, Ucayali, Huánuco and Cusco, which represent 86% of the total production, which has a national average yield of one ton per hectare.
These are the regions recognized for the production of cocoa:
Peruvian cocoa exports and chocolate consumption
The growth of exports organic cocoa is evident in figures, noted Midagri, so much so that Peru is considered the third largest exporter in the world, only behind Mexico and Indonesia.
Along these lines, he specified that the main international markets of the Peruvian cocoa are Malaysia, Mexico, United States. Germany and Spain.
Likewise, he stressed that in 2023, more than 65,000 tons of grain Peruvian cocoa for an FOB value greater than 165 million dollars. This meant a growth of 18% in volume and 8% in value in relation to 2021 exports.
He also explained that between 2000 and 2020, world production of cocoa increased to 72%, being the Peru, the second country that grew the most in this period.
With respect to chocolate, he Midagri He maintained that per capita consumption in Peru is 500 grams annually; However, the goal is to raise it to one kilo by 2025. However, the greatest consumption is concentrated in Europe, such as Switzerland and Sweden.
The varieties of cocoa in Peru are different. Photo: Midagri
What genetic diversity of cocoa does Peru produce?
He cocoa It is an original product with wide genetic diversity of the Peruvian Amazone. For example, him Pure National cocoa from San Ignacio, Marañón cocoa from Jaén, Montaña cocoa from Junín and Chuncho cocoa from Cusco. These native cocoas are recognized as fine for their high commercial and sustainable value in the international market.
How many are the Peruvian producers?
According to the latest record, they are 90,000 producers Peruvians who apply the family agriculturewith successful results that are reflected in a production of cocoa of 170,300 tons by 2022.
Source: Larepublica
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