Non-traditional exports totaled US$1.758 billion last June, marking a 17% increase compared to the same month in 2024, driven by a 24.4% rise in shipment volume, particularly from the fishing and agricultural sectors, the
Likewise, the BCR indicated that traditional product exports totaled US$5.136 billion in June, a year-on-year increase of 9.2%, driven by higher prices for minerals such as copper and gold, whose export prices rose by 19.9% and 44%, respectively.
Non-traditional exports
The 17% increase in non-traditional exports was slightly offset by a decline in the average export price of agricultural products, due to the greater supply of Peruvian fruits in the global market.
Higher sales of non-traditional products were recorded to all of Peru's main destinations (except the Andean Community), mainly agricultural products to the region, China, and Europe.
In the case of the United States, higher shipments of textile products were reported, while growth in fishery product exports to Asia, China, and Europe stood out.
Non-traditional exports totaled US$10.371 billion during the first half of 2025, representing a 21.7% increase compared to the same period in 2024, driven by a 24% rise in export volumes.
In the 12 months to June, Peru recorded the strongest growth in non-traditional exports in the region, with a 21.7% increase.
This increase surpassed the rates achieved by Colombia (10.2%), Chile (6.7%), Mexico (6.5%), and Brazil (6%).
On the other hand, Peru's average annual growth over the past five years was 11.3%. This result is explained by higher shipments of agricultural products (mainly fruits), textiles, chemicals, and iron and steel products.
Traditional exports
The issuing entity explained that the 9.2% growth in traditional exports was mainly due to higher mineral prices.
Traditional agricultural exports also posted growth, driven by higher export volumes and prices of coffee.
Overseas sales of mining products grew 12.2% in June, boosted by higher commodity prices. The agricultural sector grew 99.7%.
In the first half of 2025, the export value of traditional products grew 15.6% compared to the same period last year, reaching US$29.578 billion, supported by higher prices, which rose 18%.