Between January and April 2025, exports totaled US$17.530 billion, marking a 22.7% increase compared to the same period in 2024 (US$14.372 billion), according to the Mining Statistical Bulletin published by the
Of the total exports recorded during that period, metallic mining products accounted for US$17.211 billion, while non-metallic minerals reached US$319 million.
In April alone, mining shipments totaled US$3.809 billion, a 6% increase compared to the same month in 2024 (US$3.594 billion), reaffirming the strategic role of the mining industry in shaping the country's economic and financial structure.
Products
Among the mining products with the highest export growth by the end of the second two-month period were gold (+44.7%), zinc (+36%), silver (+30.6%), tin (+21%), copper (+15.5%), and lead (+4.9%).
Together, copper, gold, zinc, and lead accounted for 90.8% of mining exports and 59.8% of Peru's total exports, positioning mining activity as a key driver in generating foreign exchange revenue for the South American country.
Minem highlighted the steady growth of mining exports during the first four months of the year, as well as their direct impact on national macroeconomic development, generating greater revenue for the country and enabling public investment opportunities for the benefit of Peru.