Peru's exports hit record $54 billion in first half of 2026

Peru's exports achieved a record high of over $54 billion in the first half of 2026, marking a substantial 34% year-on-year increase. The Ministry of Foreign Trade and Tourism (Mincetur) reported that this surge was primarily fueled by strong international prices for copper and gold.

Metallic and non-metallic mineral exports experienced a significant rise of 49%, totaling $39.875 billion. Copper sales alone reached $18.563 billion, up 42.8%, while gold exports amounted to $13.972 billion, an increase of 59.2%. Other notable mineral exports included lead and silver concentrate, which saw a remarkable 113.3% rise to $2.981 billion, and zinc, up 15% to $1.438 billion.

Beyond minerals, Peru's agricultural sector also demonstrated robust performance. Agricultural exports grew by 3.7% to $5.667 billion. Key products contributing to this growth included blueberries, with sales of $453 million (+48.7%), grapes at $789 million (+16.9%), and avocados at $973 million (+11.5%). Coffee exports also increased by 7.7% to $325 million.

The primary destinations for Peru's exports were China, with $20.850 billion (a 38.7% increase), and the United States, with $5.038 billion (a 19.5% increase). The European Union followed with $4.819 billion (a 12.1% increase). Other significant markets included India, Canada, and Switzerland. The Central Reserve Bank of Peru projects that total exports for 2026 could surpass $118 billion, following a $90 billion performance in 2025.