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Peruvian agriculture exports to reach US $2.55 billion in 2011

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Peruvian agriculture exports to reach US $2.55 billion in 2011

The total value of agricultural exports from Peru should reach US $2.55 billion in 2011 led principally by fruits and vegetables, the countryā€™s exporters association APEX said in a statement.

Although a further breakdown nor comparison numbers were provided, the report said that agricultural exports are a key growth point in the 12.8% growth that is expected for ā€œnon-traditionalā€ exports to reach US $8.72 billion in 2011.

Peruā€™s main export commodity is minerals and metals, which along with fish and coffee make up the countryā€™s ā€œtraditionalā€ exports.

Exports from Peru across all commodities and sectors are expected to grow by 10% and reach a total value of US $37.32 billion.

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