Export of Peruvian Pecan
11% annual growth
Nuts
The pecan is a fruit species that belongs to the group of nuts.
It is a medium-term investment product, since it requires time to carry out its production. Only after 7 years of planting this species, you can start harvesting.
The Peruvian Pecan is a quality product and has a larger size unlike the rest. 60% of the total crop is organic and the rest is conventional.
Peru has been gradually growing in exports of this nut, differing in flavor, with great acceptance by consumers.
Stationary availability
The harvest time for Pecan nuts is from July to September
Geographical distribution
1000+ Ha planted
The cultivation of Peruvian pecans is concentrated in the region of Ica
Statistics
Pecan export volume
548.012
2021
333.843
2020
830.925
2019
Nutritional value
• Maintains healthy cholesterol rates and levels, helping to prevent cardiovascular disease.
• Nuts are a great food to benefit our brain.
• Because of its high content of Omega 3, it prevents poor blood circulation, and eating nuts weekly reduces up to 50% of the chances of having a heart attack.
• It prevents the appearance of arteriosclerosis, lowers hypertension and is important for diabetics because of its low carbohydrate content.