Mincetur: Peruvian exports exceed US$33 billion between January and May and are on track to reach a historic record in 2025.

During this period, 7,085 Peruvian companies exported goods, 65% of which were MSMEs. It is worth noting that the agricultural sector performed remarkably, with shipments totaling US$4.578 billion.

Peruvian exports continue their sustained growth. Between January and May of this year, shipments abroad totaled US$33.41 billion, representing a 22.3% increase compared to the same period in 2024. This growth was driven by higher export volumes (+10.8%) and better international prices (+10.4%), reflecting the positive situation experienced by almost all economic sectors in the country.

“In May alone, our exports grew 13%, and we have now accumulated 13 consecutive months of expansion. We are convinced that, with the coordinated work between the public and private sectors, and by providing training and technical assistance to our companies, we will reach a new record of more than US$77 billion by the end of 2025,” highlighted the Minister of Foreign Trade and Tourism, Desilú León Chempén.

The fishing sector experienced the greatest growth in the first five months of the year, with exports reaching US$2.036 billion, an increase of 58.4% compared to the same period last year. Among the most dynamic products are squid (up 232%), anchovy derivatives (up 51.6%), flying fish eggs (up 30%), shrimp (up 14%), and canned fish (up 12.1%).

The agricultural sector also showed notable performance, with exports totaling US$4.578 billion (up 24.1%), driven by increased shipments of cocoa (up 77%), both in beans and butter, as well as palm oil (up 33%), fruits (up 26%) such as grapes, avocados, and mangoes, and vegetables (up 12%) such as asparagus.

In mining, exports totaled US$21.996 billion (up 22.4%), with notable increases in silver concentrates (up 81%), gold (up 43%), zinc (up 22%), and copper (up 18%). Significant growth was also reported in the metallurgical subsector, with copper products (up 43%) and zinc ingots (up 19.3%).

Other sectors that contributed to the positive results were textiles and apparel (US$716 million / +12.3%), with an increase in cotton garments (+17.9%), textiles (+26.4%), and textile fibers (+19.2%). Likewise, the chemical (US$810 million / +12.4%), metalworking (US$340 million / +19.3%), steel (US$141 million / +6.1%), and jewelry (US$76 million / +8%) sectors also grew.

During this period, 7,085 Peruvian companies exported goods, 65% of which were micro, small, and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs), which accounted for 5% of the export value. Peruvian products reached 160 markets, with China as the main destination (35% of total exports), followed by the United States (13%), the European Union (11%), India (6%), and Canada (5%).

The role of the country's inland regions is worth highlighting. Between January and May 2025, exports grew 22.3% thanks to exports from the country's inland regions (+22.9%), which grew more than Lima and Callao (+19.2%). The following regions stood out: Huánuco (+286%), Amazonas (+147%), Apurímac (+84%), Ayacucho (+78%), Junín (+77%), San Martín (+74%), Lambayeque (+54%), Ucayali (+51%), Cajamarca (+48%), Puno (+44%), Madre de Dios (+32%), Pasco (+27%), Piura (+25%), Tacna (+24%), Moquegua (+20%), Loreto (+16%), Arequipa (+12%), La Libertad (+6%), Ica (+6%), and Áncash (+5%).

“This growth is no coincidence. It is the result of the joint efforts of our regions, our producers, and our companies. Peru is consolidating its position as a diverse, resilient, and competitive export powerhouse,” Minister León concluded.