This Thursday, September 19, the 25th edition of Peru Fashion Deco 2023, an event that seeks to highlight the Peruvian textile and decoration industry. This year, 200 exporting companies or those with the potential to be so will take part. Between them, 46% are micro and small businesses (Mypes).
“There is always a participation from Lima, but in this case there are 11 regions that are represented, which are the suppliers of alpaca fiber and other fine hairs and cotton,” said Juan Carlos Mathews, Minister of Foreign Trade and Tourism ( Mincetur).
Likewise, more than 200 merchants from the United States, Europe and Asia will attend and close businesses.higher than US$80 million, which represents a figure 14% higher than what was recorded in 2022, which was US$70 million.
Textile industry in Peru
The textile industry is the third activity with the highest contribution to the manufacturing Gross Domestic Product (GDP) of Peru, representing 8% of total exports at the national level. In terms of exports by region, Lima – Callao leads with a figure of US$1,436 million, followed by Ica with US$218 million, Arequipa with US$199 million and Loreto with US$6 million. In addition, other regions stand out such as La Libertad (US$2 million), Piura (US$2 million), Cusco (US$2 million) and Tacna (US$3 million).
“It is a significant industry, which generates 400,000 jobs directly and 900,000 jobs indirectly. That is a fundamental element,” added Mathews.
In total, 716 textile products are exported from Peru, with cotton T-Shirts being the most notable, with a reach of US$461 million in 56 markets and the participation of 668 companies. They are followed by cotton shirts with sales of $195 million in 45 markets and the collaboration of 176 companies. There are also sweaters with sales of US$116 million in 50 markets, along with T-Shirts and undershirts that reach US$92 million in 39 markets.
In addition, the jewelry generates revenues of US$82 million in 36 markets and with the participation of 141 companies. Other categories include baby clothing and accessories with sales of $34 million in 42 markets, toys with $15 million in 25 markets, footwear with $7 million in 15 markets, and ceramic figurines and ornaments with sales of $4 million in 22. markets.
Source: Larepublica
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