The Ministry of Foreign Trade and Tourism (mincetur) reported that what happens between Russia and Ukraine is constantly monitored, with the aim of reducing the impact that the conflict may have on the country’s foreign tradeand especially, in the operations of Peruvian companies.
The entity indicated that the network of Commercial Offices Abroadfrom PromPerú, will be in charge of monitoring the development of economic activity in these markets and in international trade in general.
“In this way we can have first-hand intelligence and market surveillance information, which allows us to take the necessary actions to support Peruvian companies that may be affected,” he said.
In that line, the mincetur He assured that his technical team is already analyzing the possible effects on our international trade that may arise from this situation, “to coordinate with the various sectors the appropriate measures to mitigate possible impacts and disruptions in trade flows and supply chains” .
“Faced with a scenario like this, the Foreign Trade sector has channels to provide immediate assistance to exporters who need to seek alternative destinations for their products, as well as to evaluate markets of origin and alternative import suppliers,” said the head of the sector, Robert Sanchez.
In the case of exporters, the sector has support services through the website: https://exportemos.pe/contactanos/nuestros-canales-de-atencion.
trade exchange
The commercial exchange of goods Peru with Russia reached US$ 740 million in 2021 (+99% year-on-year) and represented 0.7% of our trade with the world. Exports amounted to US$ 195 million (+44% year-on-year) and imports to US$ 545 million (+129% year-on-year).
The main exported goods belong to the agricultural sector (avocados and grapes), mining and fishing. While imports are concentrated in chemical goods, iron and steel and mechanical metal. The number of Peruvian exporters to Russia in 2021 amounted to 242, where 33% were micro, small and medium-sized companies.
On the other hand, the commercial exchange of goods with Ukraine reached US$ 148 million in 2021 (+84% year-on-year) and represented 0.14% of our trade with the world. Exports amounted to US$ 9 million (+76%), with fishery and agricultural products, and imports to US$ 139 million (+85%), mainly for iron and steel products. The number of Peruvian exporters to Ukraine in 2021 amounted to 45, where 24% are MSMEs.
Source: Larepublica
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