The Central Bank of Peru published trade balance data showing the 12-month cumulative goods trade surplus continued to rise through October 2025, reaching USD 31,771 million. The monthly goods trade surplus in October was USD 4,233 million, the highest on record. Exports in October totalled USD 9,517 million, up 46.0% year on year, driven by a 21.1% increase in export prices (mainly mining products) and a 20.5% increase in export volumes (notably copper and zinc concentrates and non-traditional fishing products). Traditional exports rose 63.1% to USD 7,164 million on higher gold and copper prices and higher export volumes for all minerals except gold, while non-traditional exports grew 10.7% to USD 2,332 million on higher volumes across sectors, especially fisheries, agriculture and non-metallic mining. Imports increased 10.1% to USD 5,284 million, reflecting higher purchases of capital goods, industrial inputs and durable consumer goods; for January to October, exports reached USD 74,149 million and imports USD 47,999 million, with the trade surplus at USD 26,150 million.
Central Bank of Peru 2025-12-13
Central Bank of Peru reports USD 31,771 million 12-month trade surplus and record USD 4,233 million monthly surplus in October
The Central Bank of Peru reported a record monthly goods trade surplus of USD 4,233 million in October 2025, contributing to a 12-month cumulative surplus of USD 31,771 million. October exports rose 46.0% year on year to USD 9,517 million, driven by increased prices and volumes of mining products, while imports grew 10.1% to USD 5,284 million. Traditional exports surged 63.1% due to higher gold and copper prices, and non-traditional exports increased 10.7%, particularly in fisheries, agriculture, and non-metallic mining.