By the end of 2025, Peruvian imports totaled US$60.737 billion, posting a 10.3% increase compared with 2024.
This result reflects the dynamism of foreign trade and stronger economic activity throughout the year, the
"This performance was driven mainly by increased purchases of intermediate goods, which accounted for 47% of total imports, followed by capital goods and consumer goods," CCEX Manager Monica Chavez stated.
"This trend points to stronger demand for both productive inputs and final goods," she added.
In 2025, intermediate goods posted import values of over US$28.682 billion, reflecting a 4.8% growth rate, driven mainly by higher imports of industrial inputs (+13%), despite a decline in fuel imports.
Meanwhile, the capital goods and construction materials segment showed a more dynamic performance, growing 18.3% to reach US$18.674 billion.
This increase was driven by a sharp rise in transport equipment (+25.9%) and capital goods for industry (+15%), reflecting stronger productive investment.
In turn, consumer goods imports rose 12.4% to total US$13.356 billion, with gains in both non-durable and durable goods, suggesting a recovery in domestic consumption.
According to information obtained from the National Superintendence of Customs and Tax Administration (SUNAT), through the Camtrade Plus platform, the growth of imports in 2025 points to a recovery in domestic demand and investment, with an emphasis on industrial inputs and capital goods.
Regarding the origin of external purchases, China consolidated its position as Peru's main supplier, followed by the United States and Brazil. These markets continue to play a strategic role within our country's foreign trade structure.
"For the business sector, this scenario confirms the importance of strategic import planning that takes into account key variables such as logistics costs, supplier diversification, and developments in international markets," Chavez pointed out.