Peru’s Exports Surge by 17.1% Through July 2025, Driven by Mining, Agriculture and Fisheries

Peru’s Ministry of Foreign Trade and Tourism reported exports of US $46.93 billion from January to July 2025, a 17.1 percent rise over the same period in 2024.

This growth reflects strong global demand for Peru’s mineral and food commodities and highlights how regional producers now reach 164 markets.

The mining sector led the expansion with US $30.52 billion in shipments, up 18.2 percent year-on-year. Gold exports jumped by 44.4 percent while copper rose 9.2 percent.

Meanwhile silver concentrates, zinc, tin, lead and molybdenum all recorded double-digit growth. Agro-exports contributed US $6.76 billion, climbing 20.2 percent thanks to larger volumes of fruits and specialty crops.

Shipments of mangoes increased by 60 percent, grapes by 41.5 percent and cocoa and its derivatives by 47.6 percent. Producers also lifted shipments of natural colorants and other processed goods.

The fisheries sector registered US $3.07 billion, a 26.9 percent gain led by pota, a squid-like species. Pota exports set a record at US $907 million, surpassing the 2019 level and underscoring Peru’s competitive seafood processing.

Chemical exports advanced sharply in explosives (+74 percent), tires (+24 percent), beverage bases (+19 percent) and pharmaceuticals (+11 percent). Textiles reached US $1.014 billion, up 8.6 percent.

China remained Peru’s top destination with US $17.03 billion, a 19.8 percent increase. The European Union followed at US $5.30 billion, up 23.2 percent, and the United States received US $4.91 billion, up 9.9 percent.

Notably, the United Arab Emirates absorbed US $2.15 billion in exports, up 45.7 percent, while Australia logged US $658 million, a dramatic 1,114 percent increase driven by gold, coffee and quinoa.

Exporting businesses climbed by 3.7 percent to 8,062 firms. Inland regions also saw strong performance: Huánuco led with a 258.8 percent boost, San Martín rose 112.6 percent and Amazonas gained 97 percent. These gains show how diversification efforts extend beyond Peru’s Pacific ports.

This export surge matters because it sustains jobs in mining, farming and fishing communities. It also strengthens small and medium enterprises by opening new markets.

Furthermore, earning foreign currency buffers the economy against domestic fluctuations and global price swings. Looking ahead, Peru’s capacity to scale value-added processing and foster regional producers will determine whether this momentum continues.

Meanwhile businesses and policymakers must focus on logistics, quality standards and market access to sustain growth and diversify beyond raw materials.

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