The growth of Peru’s agricultural sector during the first quarter of the current year (January-March) was driven by the production of blueberries, which increased by 37.5% over the same period in 2022. The agricultural subsector experienced a 0.3% growth boosted by various products in this period.
During the first quarter, blueberries increased by 37.5% (due to the larger production area in Lambayeque, Ica, and La Libertad regions). They were followed by tangerines 12.7% (production area increased in Lima).
Source: andina.pe