The Central Bank of Peru published data showing a goods trade surplus of USD 12.867 billion in the first quarter of 2026. On a rolling four quarter basis, the trade surplus reached USD 41.423 billion, equivalent to 11.5% of gross domestic product. The quarterly surplus was USD 5.990 billion higher than in the same period of 2025, mainly reflecting continued growth in the terms of trade. Peru has now recorded 23 consecutive quarters of trade surplus. Excluding the pandemic episode, the country would have posted more than nine consecutive years of surplus results.
Central Bank of Peru2026-05-29
Central Bank of Peru reports first quarter 2026 goods trade surplus of USD 12.867 billion as four quarter surplus reaches USD 41.423 billion
The Central Bank of Peru reported a goods trade surplus of USD 12.867 billion in the first quarter of 2026 and USD 41.423 billion on a rolling four-quarter basis, equivalent to 11.5% of gross domestic product. The quarterly surplus was USD 5.990 billion higher than a year earlier, mainly due to continued growth in the terms of trade, and marks 23 consecutive quarters of trade surplus.