In South America, sugar production is a vital agricultural industry that drives the economies of emerging countries.
The Peruvian sugar industry has evolved, adopting modern technologies and sustainable practices to improve the quality and efficiency of its products.
In the vast geography of the global sugar industry, Peru emerges as a prominent player in the export of this sweet product to Asia. With a production process that combines tradition, innovation and sustainability.
By 2023, Peru occupied the 23rd position in the world ranking of the largest sugar exporters and the 5th position for the largest producers in LATAM with 1,196,003 tons, which not only allowed the transit of international trade, but also the generation of business opportunities. employment, contributing to the economies of many nations.
Source: Sugar producing countries. (2022, November 7). https://wisevoter.com/country-rankings/sugar-producing-countries/
By 2023, Peru registered an increase in exports of unrefined sugar to the United States of 5.16% compared to the previous year.
In a report issued by the Directorate of Economic Studies, of the General Directorate of Agrarian Policies, of the Ministry of Agrarian Development and Irrigation (Midagri), it was noted that the volume shipped from Peru represented 94.05% of the final quota granted, which amounted to 58,304 tons. The original quota assigned was 43,175 tons.
The above represents an alternative to the restrictions of the government of India, one of the largest exporters of sugar, after the drop in production due to the lack of rain and by prioritizing the production of ethanol and having an adequate supply in the national market, especially in an election year.
