The United States (USA) was the main destination for Peruvian handicraft exports in 2022. In general, shipments of handicrafts they totaled US$42.6 million last year, increasing 3.2% compared to almost US$41.3 million in 2021, reported the Association of Exporters (Adex).
The increase was mainly explained, according to the exporter’s union, to the greater demand from the US market.
The US led the receipt of dispatches from peruvian crafts by buying almost US$27.1 million last year, showing a growth in demand of 3.7% and concentrating 63.6% of the total of these Peruvian shipments.
“The products with the highest orders in this country were sweaters, dolls and blankets, while those with the greatest evolution were marble ornaments (1,837%), cotton coats for girls or women (1,800%) and wool vests (489 %)”, reported the union with figures from the Adex Data Trade Business Intelligence System.
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As for the countries that after the US demanded more of these products, there were several from Europe and Asia. However, there was also the presence of another North American destination and even a neighboring country.
“Despite falling -37.3%, Germany was positioned in second place by adding US$ 2 million 512 thousand, accumulating 5.9% of the total. They completed the top ten Canada, the United Kingdom, Japan, Chile, Switzerland, Italy, the United Arab Emirates and China, reaching a total of 44 markets,” reported Adex.
The union’s Manufacturing Manager, Melissa Vallebuona Peña, highlighted the resilience of companies in the sector to face the current political and social crisis that afflicts the country, taking into account that crafts are an activity closely linked to tourism, a segment that has been hit hard in the last years.
“Although the figure shows a slight increase, we are optimistic for 2023. We trust that this year the rise will be much higher, it is a very big challenge given the current situation, but from ADEX, close to turning 50, we will be supporting with proposals, new activities and support for the artisanal exporting community”, he highlighted.
