The Central Reserve Bank of Peru published external trade statistics showing that Peru’s rolling 12-month goods trade surplus reached USD 24,685 million through February 2025, exceeding the level recorded in prior months. On a monthly basis, the trade surplus in February was USD 2,109 million, USD 463 million higher than in February 2024. February exports totalled USD 6,318 million, up 15.2% year on year, driven by a 15.5% increase in the average export price in line with higher international metal prices, and a 19.4% rise in average export volumes of non-traditional products. Imports rose 9.6% to USD 4,210 million, reflecting increases across the main categories, particularly capital goods, industrial inputs and durable consumer goods; for January to February, exports were USD 13,156 million (+20.9%), imports USD 9,174 million (+18.1%) and the trade surplus USD 3,982 million. The release notes that exports of copper, zinc and molybdenum are estimated using Ministry of Energy and Mines data for firms with shipments not yet recorded in the export registry.
Central Bank of Peru 2025-04-14
Central Reserve Bank of Peru reports a 12-month trade surplus of USD 24,685 million through February 2025
The Central Reserve Bank of Peru reported a rolling 12-month goods trade surplus of USD 24,685 million through February 2025, surpassing previous months. February's trade surplus was USD 2,109 million, with exports rising 15.2% year-on-year due to higher metal prices and increased non-traditional product volumes. Imports increased by 9.6%, driven by capital goods, industrial inputs, and durable consumer goods.