The Central Bank of Peru published trade data showing Peru’s total exports reached USD 8,988 million in February 2026, up 38.2% year on year. The increase was driven mainly by higher export prices (up 35.4%), with a smaller contribution from higher shipped volumes (up 2.1%). Traditional exports accounted for most of the expansion, rising 48.8% year on year to USD 7,258 million, supported by higher international prices for gold (up 73.3%) and copper (up 53.7%), as well as lead concentrate (up 43.7%), alongside higher shipments of traditional agricultural products (up 51.7%), particularly coffee. Non-traditional exports grew 6.4%, driven by a 6.9% rise in volumes, with stronger sales of blueberries (up 17.3%), fresh mangoes (up 21.9%), frozen squid (up 123.2%) and fresh avocados (up 53.4%). For January to February 2026, total exports amounted to USD 18,781 million (up 37.6% versus the same period of 2025), with traditional exports up 49.5% and non-traditional exports reaching USD 3,700 million (up 3.9%).
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Central Bank of Peru reports exports rose 38.2% year on year in February 2026 to USD 8.988bn
The Central Bank of Peru reported that total exports reached USD 8,988 million in February 2026, up 38.2% year on year, mainly due to higher prices. Traditional exports rose 48.8% to USD 7,258 million on stronger prices for gold, copper and lead, while non-traditional exports increased 6.4% on higher volumes of agricultural and fishing products. For January to February 2026, total exports were USD 18,781 million, up 37.6% year on year, with traditional exports up 49.5% and non-traditional exports up 3.9% to USD 3,700 million.