The Ministry of Foreign Trade and Tourism (Mincetur) reported that the regional exports of Peru reached 39,383 million dollars between January and July of this year, registering a growth of 18.5% compared to the same period of the previous year.
Among the regions with the best performance, Junín stood out, with a notable increase of 67%, thanks to their copper, gold, zinc and coffee shipments. These operations concentrated 85% of the national total sent and consolidated to the regions as true engines of the economy.
Manuel Torres, president of the Society of Industries of Junín, attributed this advance to the organizational and technical improvement of various productive sectors, especially agribusiness.
“We are seeing a positive change in the quality of the products, a better business administration and a clear commitment to export. Companies not only produce, now they are strategically thinking,” affirmed.
More problems and challenges
Torres recognized, however, that structural challenges still persist. Logistics, transport and the state of roads remain important obstacles.
“Despite these limitations, the work articulated between the private sector and the State is beginning to bear fruit. Fairs such as the one held in Ayacucho and the next one in Huancavelica are motivating companies to look towards the international market,” commented.
The industrial leader remarked the importance of innovation and technological transfer from universities to the productive sector.
“To maintain this growth, we need research, qualified professionals and technical accompaniment. We already had falls in products such as artichoke or maca due to lack of competitiveness. We cannot repeat that,” pointed out.
Finally, Manuel Torres emphasized that Junín’s export growth is an opportunity that must be consolidated with technical vision, sustainability and joint work among all actors and avoid setbacks in the regional export offer, as has happened previously.
