The Central Bank of Peru published new export figures showing non-traditional exports rose 40.3% year-on-year in April, while traditional exports increased 4%. The increase in non-traditional exports was driven by higher shipped volumes, up 42.6% across all sectors, particularly fishing and agriculture. Sales to all major destinations increased, led mainly by agricultural products; shipments to the United States rose for textiles and iron and steel products, exports to Europe increased in value for textiles and fishing products, and exports to Asia and China were supported by record fishing exports. Over January to April 2025, non-traditional exports totalled USD 6.983bn, up 25.7% year-on-year, reflecting a 25.3% rise in export volumes; on a 12-month basis to April, Peru recorded the region’s largest growth in non-traditional exports at 21.5%. Traditional exports totalled USD 4.1bn in April, with growth attributed mainly to higher prices for mining commodities and coffee and increased volumes of fishmeal and fish oil. Over January to April 2025, traditional exports rose 21.1% year-on-year to USD 19.534bn, supported by higher prices (up 17.9%) and higher shipped volumes (up 2.7%).
Central Bank of Peru 2025-06-15
Central Bank of Peru reports 40.3% year-on-year jump in non-traditional exports in April
The Central Bank of Peru reported a 40.3% year-on-year increase in non-traditional exports in April, driven by a 42.6% rise in shipped volumes, particularly in fishing and agriculture. Traditional exports grew by 4%, with mining commodities and coffee prices contributing to the increase. From January to April 2025, non-traditional exports reached USD 6.983 billion, up 25.7%, while traditional exports rose 21.1% to USD 19.534 billion.