Avocado exports would reach 100 million dollars in 2010

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Export of avocados would reach $ 100 million for next year, consolidating further its leadership in the European market, said the president of Inform @ ction, Fernando Cillóniz.

"Today we lead the avocado exports to the European market and our sales are above those recorded in Africa, Mexico and Chile, including Spain," he said.

In European countries, avocado consumers recognize the quality and attributes of the Peruvian product, he noted.

He further stressed that this overall post-crisis phase will consolidate the avocado exports to the countries of the European Union (EU).

He also commented that to achieve a commercial alliance with the European bloc will follow the facilities that are currently under the Generalized System of Preferences (GSP), which the EU gives us unilaterally.

United States

Cillóniz said local avocado growers also seek inroads into the U.S. market where it has good prospects.

"We know that we will face as important producers like Mexico and Chile, but we compete in that market, where we are sure you will assess the quality of our avocado" he said.

However, explained that for now can not access the U.S. market, although it is in effect the North American Free Trade Agreement (FTA) bilateral.

"On health issues can not yet access to the plaza. But that issue is already in a final phase. All indications are that next year we'll be exporting avocados to the U.S., "he said.

Therefore confident that next season's avocado production, which begins in March and April will have the opportunity to do business with U.S. importers.

"Our goal is to continue growing this business," he said.

On the other hand, recognized that the market is selling their products, how important is coordination between producers so there is disorder in the shipping and this may affect prices.

Source: http://andina.com.pe

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