Highlighting the role of foreign trade as one of the country's main economic growth drivers,
stated Peru has set a goal of surpassing US$100 billion in exports this year, strengthening its position in international markets.
The government official said this is not just a figure.
"It is a sign of confidence in the country. Achieving it requires discipline, coordination and a shared vision," Reyes stated.
"The private sector invests, produces, and exports; from the (Peruvian) State, our responsibility is to guarantee stability, create conditions, and coordinate efforts effectively," he expressed.
During the presentation ceremony of the 2025 Export Results—organized by the Ministry of Foreign Trade and Tourism through Promperu and attended by Prime Minister Denisse Miralles on Friday—the minister highlighted the sector's performance.
The Cabinet member stressed that exports reached a historic record of US$90.1 billion last year.
In that context, Reyes underscored that Peruvian exports' growth was the highest in Latin America and the third highest worldwide in 2025, surpassing even those recorded by the European Union, China, and the United States.
"Today the challenge is not only to sign agreements, but to use them strategically. It is not only about exporting more, but about exporting value-added products. Above all, it is about expanding the business base that participates in international trade," he said.
As is known, the performance of Peru's export supply is based on a productive diversification strategy.
Among the products that led globally were agricultural goods such as fresh blueberries, fresh grapes, quinoa, and fresh asparagus; fishery products such as fishmeal and fish oil; and mining products such as zinc.
Likewise, Peru's interior regions have strengthened their share in goods export value, rising from 72.5% at the beginning of the century to 85.5% in 2025.
All Peruvian regions have increased their exports over the past 25 years, especially those in the south, driven mainly by mining development, proving the sector's impact on productive decentralization.
This growth process will be reinforced with the implementation of the National Multisectoral Foreign Trade Policy (PNMCE) through 2040—approved in 2026—a strategic instrument that will guide State actions to foster the development of foreign trade in the coming decades and continue expanding trade benefits for more Peruvians.
"The world is going through a stage of commercial redefinition. For Peru, this scenario implies historic opportunities. We can become a strategic platform for investments seeking access to multiple markets. We can consolidate our leadership in sectors where we are already global players, especially in food and strategic resources," Minister Reyes emphasized.
Thus, the government official added that foreign trade has been the most dynamic engine of Peru's economy in recent years.
"Strengthening and modernizing it is a shared responsibility and a commitment to the country's sustainable development," he said.