March 9, 2021 The Peruvian Asparagus Importers Association reported a 3 percent increase in volume year-over-year for 2020 imports. According to the United States Department of Agriculture Foreign Agricultural Service statistics, Peruvian asparagus imports have grown to over 206 million pounds in 2020. Peru is ranked as one of the top five countries that make up the majority contribution of fresh asparagus consumption in the United States for 2020. As a principal contributor to the United States fresh asparagus consumption market, Peru has maintained consistent quality supply to retailers on a year-round basis. “Peru continues to be a vital supplier to United States retailers," said Walter Yager of Alpine Fresh in Doral, FL, and co-chairman of PAIA. "Our late spring and into summer supplies look to be exceptional and U.S. retailers can count on Peru to continue that steady supply of fresh asparagus throughout 2021.”