October 27, 2010
Peru's trout exports up 26% in Jan-Aug
Between January and August 2010, Peru exported 565 tonnes of trout, which is 26% more than during the same period last year.
In terms of value, these shipments generated US$3.7 million, a figure which shows an increase of 27.3% compared to last year, according to reports. The main destination for Peruvian trout was Germany, where demand increased by 182.3%.
Ranked behind was Canada, with a 14.4% increase between January and August 2009, and Norway, with an increase of 4.9%.
Analysts stated that during the analysed period, Peruvian trout was also exported to France and Russia, although the shipments were still relatively small.
Peru mainly exported frozen trout fillets (60%), frozen trout (35%), fresh or chilled trout (4.8%) and the remainder was used for other preparations and canning.
During the first eight months of the year, the leading exporter of trout was PiscifactorÃas de Los Andes S.A., with 95% of the total export value, whilst the remaining 4.9% came from the Peruvian Aquaculture Company.
