The Central Bank of Peru reported that Peru’s trade balance recorded a surplus of USD 34,573 million in 2025, up USD 10,271 million from 2024, as exports increased while annual imports also rose. Exports totalled USD 93,078 million in 2025, a 21.8% year-on-year increase driven mainly by higher export prices, with export prices up 16.7% and gold and copper export prices up 43.6% and 24.2%, respectively. Export volumes increased 4.4%, supported by higher output of export fruits (blueberries, avocados and grapes), stronger cocoa and cocoa manufacturing exports, higher fishing exports (notably jumbo squid and fishmeal and fish oil), increased gold exports, and a recovery in zinc exports. In December 2025, the trade balance posted a surplus of USD 3,999 million, USD 1,603 million higher than in December 2024, with exports up 33.5% year on year and imports up 16.4% due to higher levels across all categories.
Central Bank of Peru 2026-02-19
Central Bank of Peru reports 2025 trade surplus of USD 34,573 million as exports reach USD 93,078 million
The Central Bank of Peru reported a trade balance surplus of USD 34,573 million in 2025, an increase of USD 10,271 million from 2024, driven by a 21.8% rise in exports. Export prices rose 16.7%, with significant increases in gold and copper prices, while export volumes grew 4.4% due to higher outputs in fruits, cocoa, fishing, and metals. In December 2025, the trade balance surplus was USD 3,999 million, with exports up 33.5% and imports up 16.4% year-on-year.