Peruvian exports totaled US$9.192 billion in January 2026, representing 31.6% growth compared with the same month in 2025, driven by the strong performance of minerals, the Peruvian Exporters Association's (ADEX) Center for Global Economics and Business Research (CIEN) reported.
Traditional exports (US$7.202 billion) recorded a 43.3% increase and accounted for 78.3% of the total.
Within this group, mining stood out (US$6.421 billion), expanding 46.2% due to the strong performance of copper and its concentrates, consolidating its position as the country's leading export product.
Likewise, hydrocarbons (10.9%), primary fishing (30.1%), and agriculture posted positive results, with the latter recording the highest growth rate: 64.8%.
Value added
Non-traditional exports (US$1.9904 billion) posted a slight increase of 1.6% and accounted for 21.7% of the total. Of their 11 sectors, three ended in positive territory and eight in negative territory.
Agroindustry stood out, reaching US$1.188 billion (up 5.5%). Its leading product was fresh grapes (US$494 million). Other sectors with positive results were fishing and aquaculture (118.7%) and timber (51.8%).
Sectors that posted declines were jewelry (-81%), metalworking (-52.5%), non-metallic mining (-25.8%), textiles (-9.7%), apparel (-8.7%), chemicals (-4.8%), iron and steel metallurgy (-4.7%), and various (-0.7%).
Stability
This performance comes at a complex moment globally. The crisis in the Middle East, which could generate volatility in the energy and logistics sectors, and the recent restrictions on natural gas supply reinforce the need to preserve political stability.
Within this framework, ADEX Chairman Cesar Tello urged Congress to grant a confidence vote to the cabinet led by Prime Minister Denisse Miralles.
After noting that the country requires stability and continuity to address these situations, he said that President Jose Maria Balcazar's administration is transitional — it will last until July —, so opening a new scenario of political instability would be counterproductive for the economy.
Tello explained that foreign trade is one of the main drivers of economic growth, a generator of decentralized formal employment. It depends largely on trust, legal certainty, and the continuity of public policies.
Therefore, he said that granting the confidence vote would send a signal of responsibility and stability at a key moment for the country.
"Each abrupt change in the Executive Branch generates transition periods that slow decision-making, affect the implementation of policies, and delay urgent measures linked to competitiveness, trade promotion, and investment attraction," he concluded.
Data
The main markets in January were China (US$3.328 billion) and the United States (US$1.247 billion).
Some products that showed greater dynamism were refined copper cathodes (132.4%), fish fats and oils (625.7%), and cacao preparations in blocks, bars, or tablets (294.8%).