expects Peru to achieve a record level of exports by the end of 2025, totaling US$85 billion, driven by the South American country's diverse productive offering and sustained demand in international markets.
It is an unprecedented figure for Peru, driven by the strong performance of key productive sectors, preferential access to new markets, and a sustained strategy to strengthen capacities nationwide, the foreign trade portfolio noted.
In this context, Mincetur highlighted that Peruvian exports totaled US$71.881 billion between January and October 2025, representing a 20% increase compared to the same period in 2024, favored by higher shipment volumes and more favorable international prices.
The growth was led by the strong performance of sectors such as agriculture, fisheries, mining, manufacturing, and textiles.
"This performance confirms a positive trend that will allow for reaching a historic record by the end of the year, consolidating foreign trade as one of the country's key engines of economic growth," Foreign Trade and Tourism Minister Teresa Mera underscored.
Regarding the agro-export sector, shipments between January and October totaled US$11.615 billion, reflecting 21% growth, including notable increases in products such as blueberries (15%), cacao and derivatives (34%), grapes (23.7%), mangoes (55%), avocados (13%), natural colorants (77%), olives (57%), quinoa (14%), and pomegranates (36%).
Meanwhile, the fisheries sector posted exports worth US$4.116 billion, marking 25% growth. They were driven by record increases in giant squid (255%), as well as gains in flying fish roe (23%), fishmeal (13%), and shrimp (16.9%).
For its part, the mining sector recorded shipments totaling US$46.939 billion, a 23% increase.
This was complemented by the positive performance of other sectors, including textiles and apparel (US$1.439 billion, +7%), chemicals (US$1.587 billion, +5%), metallurgy (US$1.504 billion, +22%), and metal-mechanics (US$654 million, +7%).
Regarding destinations, Peruvian products reached 170 countries during the first 10 months of 2025, achieving record values in key markets.
China remained the main destination. These shipments totaled US$25.941 billion (+27%), boosted by exports of copper, gold, silver concentrates, and giant squid.
The European Union ranked second as the respective exports totaled US$8.412 billion (+25%).
Meanwhile, the United States accounted for US$7.755 billion in exports, mainly blueberries, grapes, gold, and cocoa and derivatives.
"Sectors such as agriculture, fisheries, mining, manufacturing, and textiles have increased their shipments overseas, demonstrating that Peruvian products continue to strengthen their position in international markets," Minister Mera stated.
"From Mincetur, we continue working to provide companies with the necessary tools to boost their operations, ranging from market access and capacity-building to trade facilitation, logistics, and trade intelligence, among others," she added.
Trade agreements
Looking ahead to 2026, Peru expects to have 26 trade agreements in force covering 61 markets with preferential treatment.
In addition, the South American country is expected to conclude ongoing negotiations with Thailand, El Salvador, and Uruguay, while continuing talks with India and the United Arab Emirates.
The sector's targets include reaching US$86 billion in foreign sales by the end of 2026, with exports accounting for 27% of GDP.
The strategy also aims to benefit 75,000 families through the Export Productive Route and generate S/172.5 million (about US$ 51.15 million) in savings via the Single Window for Foreign Trade (VUCE).