Traditional product exports totaled US$7.855 billion in January 2026, marking a 51.8% year-on-year growth, the
This result was driven mainly by higher international prices for gold and copper, which increased 74.8% and 51.2%, respectively.
Lead concentrate exports rose 64.5%, due to the silver content in this product.
Coffee export value increased, driven by both higher shipment volumes (30.3%) and a rise in international prices (29.2%).
In contrast, the decline in the value of hydrocarbon exports was due to both lower international prices and reduced shipping volumes of crude oil and its derivatives.
Meanwhile, non-traditional exports grew 0.9% year-on-year in January, driven by a 1.2% increase in average external shipping volume, reflecting stronger sales in the fishing and agricultural sectors.
"This result was partially offset by lower export prices for these same products," the BCR stated.
Finally, the BCR noted that sales of fresh grapes (21.2%), blueberries (25.8%), fresh mangoes (27.6%), and frozen giant squid (1,266.8%) stood out in January, among others.