The Ministry of Agrarian Development and Irrigation (Midagri) stressed that Peru is positioned as one of the main exporters of ginger (Kion) globally. In this context, the Ginger Week 2025 event is presented as a key opportunity to strengthen the production chain of this important crop.
The Ginger Week 2025, an event of great importance at the international level, will focus on the ginger and turmeric industry. This year, the appointment will take place from May 15 to 17 in Junín. The organization of the event is in charge of the Association of Exporters of Peru (ADEX) in collaboration with the Proginger guild. In this way, the Kion has experienced a remarkable increase in its Exports In recent years, since organic cultivation stands out.
Peru holds the position of being the third ginger exporter in the world
The Ministry of Agriculture and Irrigation reported that Peru is positioned as the third largest ginger exporter at a global level. In particular, the provinces of Chanchamayo and Satipo, located in Junínstand out in this area, since they contribute 95% of the production destined for export.
In addition, Midagri said that Kion’s foreigners overflowed with US $ 12,000 million in 2024. In general, the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) informs that approximately 40 nations globally are dedicated to production of ginger.
What are the benefits of agro -export of ginger?
The cultivation in the provinces of Chanchamayo and Satipolocated in the department of Junín, has begun to offer significant economic and social benefits. Producers and marketers in the area are experiencing a positive impact on their activities, which highlights the importance of this sector in the region.
Ginger production is mainly carried out under practices of Organic Agriculturesince its destiny is export. This situation restricts the use of health treatments to combat diseases in crop. Likewise, ginger is a plant that demands a large amount of nutrients and needs fertile soils, which generates considerable pressure on forested areas, which drives deforestation.
What are the expectations in the ginger industry?
During the launch of the fifth edition of the Ginger Week 2025the head of the Ministry of Agrarian Development and Irrigation, Ángel Manero, stressed the importance of promoting the ginger production chain. This event seeks to promote good agricultural practices, promote the formalization of producers and carry out various actions that strengthen the marketing of the product both in the domestic and external market.
“Peru is projected with a future that we have never dreamed of and that has challenges: open markets and that the investments. In that sense, I ask Congress not to delay the approval of the new Agrarian Law that can open new opportunities, ”said Ángel Manero.
Source: Larepublica
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