Peru's trade balance registered a US$4.486 billion surplus between January and August 2018, Central Reserve Bank (BCR) reported.
Such expansion was underpinned by greater export volume and prices.
According to the issuing entity, the
trade surplus amounted to US$173 million in August.
Shipments totaled US$32.399 billion in the first eight months of this year, due to a 14.5% increase in traditional exports.
On the other hand, imports reached US$27.913 billion between January and August 2018, up 12% driven by stronger domestic demand for inputs, as well as capital and consumer goods.
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Published: 10/5/2018