The Central Reserve Bank of Peru reported that exports reached USD 28.725 billion in the first quarter of 2026, up USD 7.880 billion year on year, or 37.8 percent. The increase was driven mainly by higher export prices, especially for traditional products, whose prices rose 37.3 percent, with a smaller contribution from a 0.7 percent increase in non-traditional export volumes. Growth in non-traditional shipments was concentrated in agriculture and fisheries, supported by favorable supply conditions. In fisheries, greater jumbo squid biomass lifted exports of frozen and canned squid, as well as frozen fish fillets, fish roe and scallops. In agriculture and manufacturing, shipments of fresh blueberries, avocados and pomegranates increased, alongside higher volumes of cocoa manufactures.
Central Bank of Peru2026-05-31
Central Reserve Bank of Peru reports first quarter 2026 exports rose 37.8 percent to USD 28.7 billion
The Central Reserve Bank of Peru reported that exports reached USD 28.725 billion in the first quarter of 2026, a 37.8 percent year-on-year increase driven mainly by higher prices for traditional products. Non-traditional exports rose modestly in volume, with growth concentrated in agriculture and fisheries, including higher shipments of jumbo squid products, fresh blueberries, avocados, pomegranates and cocoa manufactures.