Peru’s Exports Surge 22% in 2025, Driven by Mining and Processed Goods

Peru’s exports grew by 22.3 percent in the first five months of 2025, reaching $33.41 billion, according to the Association of Exporters (ADEX) using official data.

Most of this growth came from traditional exports like minerals, which made up 74 percent of the total, or $24.72 billion. Mining led the way, earning $21.7 billion, thanks to strong sales of copper and gold.

Hydrocarbons and traditional fishing also grew, with fishing exports up more than 50 percent. However, traditional farm exports dropped by 12.3 percent.

Non-traditional, or value-added, exports also performed well, rising 23.5 percent to $8.69 billion. Sectors like agroindustry, chemicals, and processed fish saw big gains, with agroindustry up 26.2 percent and processed fish up 67.3 percent.

Other sectors such as clothing, metalworking, textiles, and jewelry also grew. Only non-metallic mining, wood, and miscellaneous goods like paper and leather declined.

Most exports—74.4 percent—left Peru by sea, while 22.1 percent went by air and 3.2 percent by land. The numbers show that Peru’s export growth relies on both its mineral resources and a rising share of processed and manufactured goods.

While mining remains the backbone, value-added exports are gaining ground. Some sectors, like traditional farming and wood, struggled. Still, Peru’s exporters have shown they can adapt, focusing on what the global market demands and using strong logistics to reach buyers.

The data highlights Peru’s ability to grow exports by balancing raw materials with more finished products, keeping its trade strong in a changing world.

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