The Central Reserve Bank of Peru published an activity note reporting that the agricultural and livestock sector grew 4.0% year on year in January 2026, which it linked to favourable weather conditions and higher production across crops for the domestic market, agroindustry and exports. Crop production for the domestic market rose 7.7%, driven by higher potato output due to increased plantings, with rice and onion growth supported by base effects. Agroindustrial output increased 18.0%, led by higher oil palm production from Ucayali and Huánuco and increases in hard yellow corn and sugarcane amid improved water conditions versus the prior campaign. Export-oriented production grew 1.6%, with blueberries expanding on a normalised campaign after the prior season was affected by producer actions to mitigate El Niño 2023 impacts, while avocado and coffee also rose but accounted for 3.3% and 0.4% of annual production volumes in the month. Poultry meat production increased 1.8%, reflecting higher placement of day-old chicks.
Central Bank of Peru 2026-03-01
Central Reserve Bank of Peru reports agricultural and livestock activity grew 4% in January 2026
The Central Reserve Bank of Peru reported that the agricultural and livestock sector grew 4.0% year on year in January 2026, supported by favourable weather and higher crop and livestock output. Crop production for the domestic market rose 7.7%, agroindustrial output increased 18.0%, and export-oriented production grew 1.6%, while poultry meat production expanded 1.8%.