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Peru’s food processing industry is a dynamic sector of the national economy. The food industry in Peru accounts for almost 24 percent of the industrial GDP and 2019 sales reached $12.4 billion.

Peru’s food processing industry is a dynamic sector of the national economy.

FAS Lima forecasts Peru’s milk production at 2.3 MMT in CY2021. Milk consumption continues to outgrow production and is expected to reach 2.7 MMT in CY2021.

Peru’s food retail market is adapting to the economic hardships and realities arising from the Covid-19 pandemic.

As Kazakhstan continues to modernize its agricultural sector, there are growing opportunities for exports of U.S. seeds for sowing.

There is currently a surge in demand for pulses (canary beans, navy beans, lentils, green peas and chickpeas) in Peru.

Kazakhstan has started unwinding many COVID-19 restrictions, ending the state of emergency and planning for an end to export restrictions.

Coffee production in marketing year (MY) 2020/21 (April/March) is forecast at 4.45 million bags (60- kilograms per bag), decreasing two percent from the previous year estimate of 4.55 million bags.

Kazakhstani grain production is expected to recover from last year’s drought-impacted 11.4 million metric ton crop, with wheat production forecast at 13.5 million metric tons (MMT).

On January 21 and April 16, respectively, the first and second stage of Kazakhstan’s 2020 meat quotas were announced by the Kazakhstani Ministry of Trade and Integration.

Sugar cane production in MY2021 is forecast at 11.1 MMT, increasing two percent compared to MY2020 estimate.

Citing concerns related to the state of emergency during the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, the Government of Kazakhstan has implemented restrictions of certain food products deemed strategic.