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Peru’s “Andes” reported on May 31 that Midagri potato expert Juan Miguel Quevedo said in the commemoration of Peru’s “National Potato Day”: “Peru’s exports during the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020 With 17,160 tons of potatoes, we estimate that this year’s export volume will reach 18,000 tons.
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Quevedo said that the American market has increased demand for Peru's processed, pre-cooked and frozen potato products.
In Europe, consumers prefer to process potatoes into potato chips for enjoyment.
In addition, Bolivia has become one of the main buyers of fresh potatoes from Peru.
"The tunta potatoes from southern Peru are of very good quality and are loved by Bolivian consumers.
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Last year was a record year.
Due to the high sugar content of Bolivia's local potato varieties, they purchased 16,000 tons of fresh potatoes from Peru.
After being peeled and frozen, they are sold to fast food restaurants in Bolivia.
" He said.
In Europe, consumers prefer to process potatoes into potato chips for enjoyment.
In addition, Bolivia has become one of the main buyers of fresh potatoes from Peru.
"The tunta potatoes from southern Peru are of very good quality and are loved by Bolivian consumers.
.
.
Last year was a record year.
Due to the high sugar content of Bolivia's local potato varieties, they purchased 16,000 tons of fresh potatoes from Peru.
After being peeled and frozen, they are sold to fast food restaurants in Bolivia.
" He said.
Quevedo added that in Peru, about 150,000 agricultural production families grow local potatoes.
The total planting area is estimated to reach 68,000 hectares, and the average production cost per hectare is 7,000 soles.
He introduced that Peru’s local potatoes are healthier, natural, and nutritious.
They can be eaten with their skins.
Common varieties include Huayro, Huamantanga, Camotillo, etc.
The current potato production season started in August 2020 and will end in July 2021.
The total planting area is estimated to reach 68,000 hectares, and the average production cost per hectare is 7,000 soles.
He introduced that Peru’s local potatoes are healthier, natural, and nutritious.
They can be eaten with their skins.
Common varieties include Huayro, Huamantanga, Camotillo, etc.
The current potato production season started in August 2020 and will end in July 2021.
