Peruvian exports of turrón (a traditional nougat-like confection) totaled $430,854 between January and August 2026—a 71.5% increase compared to the same period in the previous year, when they reached $251,157, according to the Agro-exports Department of the Association of Exporters (ADEX).
The United States solidified its position as the top destination for this product, with purchases amounting to $192,833—a 31.5% increase over the first eight months of 2025—representing 45% of the total export value.
Ecuador ranked second, with shipments totaling $65,557; no exports to this market were recorded during the same period last year.
Next were the Netherlands ($60,036), Spain ($49,633), and Chile ($24,757), with growth rates of 129%, 621%, and -8.7%, respectively, according to ADEX.
Other markets included Italy ($19,763), Canada ($12,377), Mexico ($3,235), and Switzerland ($1,426). Shipments were also sent to France, Aruba, Japan, Singapore, Germany, Australia, and the United Kingdom, bringing the total number of international destinations to 16. Types of Turrón
Traditional turrón accounted for the highest demand during the analyzed period, with exports totaling $357,578—equivalent to 83% of the total value. This figure represents a 44.6% increase compared to the $247,216 recorded between January and August 2025.
This variety is made from baked dough strips—composed of flour, shortening, eggs, and anise—layered and held together with chancaca (unrefined cane sugar) syrup.
Additionally, chocolate "turrón" was exported, totaling $65,964, followed by varieties containing pistachios ($3,394), chestnuts ($1,419), almonds ($1,289), and sesame seeds ($675), among others.
Key exporting companies include Confiteca del Perú, Peruvian Collcas Foods, Industria Panificadora San José, Sama Food Perú, Gerald & Camila Export, Karlini International Foods, Barletta, Belmont Foods Perú, Olla de Barro Foods, and La Ibérica.
Annual results
In 2025, Peruvian "turrón" exports reached $601,742—an 18.4% increase over 2024, when they totaled $508,022.
The traditional variety accounted for 99% of the export value, amounting to $594,943. The United States was the primary destination market, with purchases totaling $322,000, followed by Italy, Chile, Spain, the Netherlands, Canada, Japan, Australia, Belgium, and France.
Between January and August 2026, Peru exported 86,432 kilograms of *turrón*. This product is part of the Peruvian culinary tradition, and its consumption is linked to the celebration of the Lord of Miracles (Señor de los Milagros).
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Published: 10/28/2026