Traditional exports totaled US$7.709 billion in May 2026, marking a 52.2% year-on-year increase, the
Central Reserve Bank (BCR) reported.
"This result was mainly driven by higher export prices (up 39.9% year-on-year) for the country's main metals, particularly copper, gold, and lead. The latter benefited from the silver content in its shipments," the institution stated.
"Hydrocarbons also posted higher export prices, in line with rising international commodity prices driven by the conflict in the Middle East," it added.
In volume terms, the 8.8% increase was driven by higher shipments of refined copper, gold, iron, and lead concentrates.
"In the case of iron, the increase was largely due to a base effect associated with the temporary suspension of Shougang's operations in May last year because of technical failures in its ore loader," the BCR explained.
"By contrast, fishery exports declined due to lower anchoveta biomass availability, which limited the production and shipments of fishmeal. However, this decrease was partially offset by higher fishmeal prices, amid expectations of reduced Peruvian supply in the global market," it added.
The BCR noted that, so far this year, the value of traditional exports has increased by 52.8% compared with the same period last year, reaching US$38.404 billion, driven by higher prices, which rose 46.7%.
(END) NDP/CNA/MVB
Publicado: 27/7/2026