reached US$2.935 billion in the first quarter of this year, registering a 6.4% increase compared to the same period in 2025, when these shipments totaled US$2.757 billion, the Peruvian Association of Exporters (Adex) reported.
ADEX's Agroindustries, Food, and Beverages Committee Chairman Mario Salazar indicated that although agro-exports continue expanding, the growth pace is lower than that recorded in the first quarter of 2025, when they advanced 16% compared to the same period in 2024.
The official explained that this scenario is due, among other factors, to rising fertilizer prices; geopolitical tensions in the Middle East, which increase logistics costs and affect international maritime routes; and lower global prices for coffee and cacao, key products in Peru's export portfolio.
Salazar expressed concern about the situation in the Strait of Hormuz — located between Iran and Oman — considered one of the main routes for commercial exchange with Middle Eastern countries.
"The area is under Iran's operational control, which applies strict controls on maritime transit, generating uncertainty in international trade," he said.
Climate change
Another factor that could reduce the sector's momentum is climate change.
"The risk of intense rainfall may already have been overcome; nevertheless, sustained monitoring of the winter season's behavior must continue. There is no need to generate alarm, but constant monitoring should remain in place," Salazar emphasized.
Regarding shipment volume, Adex Data Trade indicated that 1.22 million tons were exported during the analyzed period, a -1.7% contraction compared to January-March 2025.
Among the top 10 products, four product categories posted declines: grapes (-2%), fresh or dried mangoes (-8.3%), other whole or split cacao beans (-18.6%), and uncooked mangoes or those cooked in water (-45.6%).
Non-traditional
Agroindustrial shipments (US$2.641 billion) accounted for 94.3% of the total, posting a 4.8% increase.
Fresh grapes (US$744.391 million), blueberries (US$321 million), mangoes (US$255.692 million), and avocados (US$237.460 million) stood out, with variations of 15%, 38.6%, 22.7%, and 36.6%, respectively.
The United States (US$1.061 billion) was the main destination for these products, increasing demand by 6% and achieving a 38.3% share.
It was followed by the Netherlands (US$443.335 million), Spain (US$163.241 million), Mexico (US$152 million), among others.
Traditional
Primary agricultural exports (US$166.340 million) grew 43.5%.
The most outstanding item was other unroasted, non-decaffeinated coffee (US$147.245 million), representing 88.5%. Others included cane or beet sugar and cane molasses.
These products were shipped to the U.S. (US$48.148 million), Belgium (US$20.556 million), Colombia (US$17.710 million), Germany (US$13.559 million), and Canada (US$10.991 million), among others.