Peruvian mining exports reached US$13.727 billion in the first quarter of 2025, marking a 27.3% increase from the same period last year, the
According to the Mining Statistical Bulletin, the mining products with the highest growth during this period were gold (52.4%), tin (46.5%), zinc (33.8%), silver (31.2%), and copper (21.8%).
These results reaffirm their status as key products in strengthening the position of Peru's mining sector.
March
In March alone, mining and metal exports reached US$4.973 billion, marking the highest amount recorded so far this year.
This result represented a 28.4% increase compared to the same month in 2024 (US$3.872 billion).
Cumulatively, between January and March 2025, mining and metal shipments totaled US$13.482 billion, reflecting a 28.2% increase compared to the same period in 2024 (US$10.520 billion).
Of the total value of Peru's exports, metallic minerals account for 64.9% and non-metallic minerals 1.1%, totaling 66%.
"This growth scenario demonstrates that the mining sector, in addition to playing a significant role in foreign trade, also has a strategic impact on the national macroeconomic performance," Minem emphasized.