reported that trade surplus in 2026's second quarter totaled $44.882 billion on an annual basis, a US$17.321 billion increase compared with the same quarter of 2025.
This result was equivalent to 12% of GDP, reflecting a 3.1-percentage-point rise from the level recorded in 2025's second quarter.
In quarterly terms, the trade surplus in goods totaled $9.547 billion during 2026's second quarter, $3.118 billion higher than in the same period of 2025.
This result was mainly driven by a 35.2% increase in exports value due to higher prices for traditional products, particularly mining and hydrocarbons, complemented by increased shipment volumes of gold and copper.
However, this effect was partially offset by a 29% increase in imports, driven both by stronger domestic demand for goods, which boosted import volumes, and by the impact of conflict in the Middle East on prices of imported inputs.
24 consecutive quarters of favorable results
The BCR highlighted that, with the result for this period, Peru has recorded a trade surplus for 24 consecutive quarters.
"If we exclude the pandemic period, Peru would have recorded more than nine consecutive years of trade surpluses (39 quarters)," it indicated.
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Publicado: 1/9/2026