Peru’s exports up due to higher sales to the US
The Trade Ministry said that Peru's exports increased by 32% in April compared to the same month of last year due to strong sales to the US. In the first four months of 2004, exports also indicated a rise of 31% and reached $3.5 billion. The strong growth shows that Peru could excess its export target of $10 billion in 2004. Exports to the US were worth $209 million in April, up by 48% compared to the corresponding period of last year. Peru is one of the world's largest exporters of fresh asparagus to the US and is also a major exporter of high quality textile products.