November 29, 2013 — Exports of aquaculture products (paiche, scallops, trout, shrimp, and tilapia) from Peru are expected to reach $250 million this year, a record growth of between 21 and 23 per cent over last year, said the Exporters Association (Adex).
Adex President Eduardo Routledge, said the aquaculture sector has growth potential because the export of this sector increased by 13 per cent annually between 2008 and 2012.
From January to September this year, Peru shipped to international markets more than 20,000 tonnes of aquaculture products valued at $196 million, according to the Business Intelligence System Adex Data Trade.
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