BCR: Total Peruvian exports rose 38.2% in Feb 2026

Photo: ANDINA/Jhonel Rodríguez Robles

Photo: ANDINA/Jhonel Rodríguez Robles

13:33 | Lima, Apr. 21.

Last February, Peruvian export value reached US$8.988 billion, a 38.2% year-on-year increase, driven mainly by higher export prices (35.4%) and, to a lesser extent, by a rise in shipment volumes (2.1%), the Central Reserve Bank (BCR) reported.

The performance of traditional exports was decisive for the result, the institution said.

It indicated that traditional exports totaled US$7.258 billion in February, a 48.8% year-on-year increase, supported by higher international prices for gold (73.3%) and copper (53.7%), as well as by the rise in concentrated lead prices (43.7%).

Higher shipments of traditional agricultural products (5.7%), particularly coffee, contributed as well.

Meanwhile, non-traditional exports grew 6.4% year-on-year in February, driven by a 6.9% increase in export volumes, reflecting stronger momentum across most sectors.

Among the standout products were higher sales of blueberries (17.3%), fresh mangoes (21.9%), frozen giant squid (123.2%), and fresh avocados (53.4%).

So far this year, total exports reached US$18.781 billion, a 37.6% increase compared with the same period in 2025, driven mainly by higher prices (35.7%).

During the period, traditional exports rose 49.5%, while non-traditional exports totaled US$3.7 billion, up 3.9%

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Publicado: 21/4/2026