🔴 The PERUVIAN product that could see its EXPORT affected as a direct consequence of the WAR between UKRAINE and RUSSIA

 

The current conflict between Russia and Ukraine, as I mentioned previously, is going to unleash a series of economic consequences at a global level from which Latin America, and especially Peru, are not going to be spared.

In the Peruvian case, several analysts consider that the export of kion (ginger) would be affected by the war events in Eastern Europe.

According to the numbers handled by the Center for Research on Global Economy and Business of the Association of Exporters, Peru is the world's third largest exporter of this product, competing with powers such as China and the Netherlands.

The ginger offers the ease of being exported through different forms: naturally, in powder, dehydrated, pureed, infusions or candied.

Due to the growing consumption of ginger in the world, specifically in North America and Europe, the export of organic ginger, which is the best-selling presentation, is expected to continue.

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Keys to the repercussion of the war between Russia and Ukraine that could affect the export of ginger

81.2 million dollars is the sum of what was exported during the period between January and November 2021; Being the farmers of Junín, who were the main beneficiaries of this export economic dynamic.

One of the destination markets for this product is Ukraine, as well as Russia itself, governed by Vladimir Putin.

The ginger is a product that is not limited to its gastronomic consumption, but also includes other uses such as pharmaceutical, flavoring and flavoring.

The first effect of the climate of uncertainty that Ukraine is experiencing is that it is not clear when and to what extent exports to that country could be reestablished.

Industrial processing activities could also be affected by the definitive closure of borders in the country, even though there is currently no information in this regard.

Although apparently Latin America and Peru are geographically far from the theater of war operations between Ukraine and Russia, it is true that there may be an effect on our economy.

The current Peruvian government has sent an Air Force plane to pick up Peruvians in Poland who could be stranded in Ukraine.

The great healing effect of ginger.

The medicinal role of ginger is one of the reasons why it is widely demanded. Strengthening the immune system is one of its most recognized effects.

Its stem helps improve the digestive system, diluting the feeling of heaviness and promotes gastric evacuation.

ginger was traditionally used to combat coughs, bronchitis and other types of respiratory infections.

It is also considered to have positive effects that reduce the chances of heart disease, as well as the ability to eliminate kidney stones.