Exports, fishing, non-traditional exports have 22 consecutive months of growth | Economy

Peruvian non-traditional exports increased by 19.1% from January to May 2018, registering $ 5.277 million. In addition, he has accumulated 22 consecutive months of growth, as indicated by the Ministry of Foreign Trade and Tourism (Mincetur).

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The government entity pointed out that this result it was supported by the dynamism of sub-sectors metallurgy 22.9%, fishing 1.9% and agriculture 21.5%. The textile and clothing sub-sector grew by 13% in the first five months of the year, thanks to a good performance in May of 17%.

Outstanding in the agricultural sector the advance of exports ] fresh grapes with 31.2% and fresh avocado with 18, 9%. Mincetur reports that in the non-traditional fishery, the growth of canned pota with 58.1% and the growth of frozen squid is distinguished by the fact that exports of these two products amounted to $ 587 million. with 56.7%.