Summary
- Exports
- $76.8billion
- Imports
- $54.7billion
- Trade balance
- +$22.1billion
Products
What it exports
Copper ore (26.8%) and gold (17.1%) together make up 43.9% of its exports.
What it imports
Refined petroleum (8.5%) and crude petroleum (6.6%) together make up 15.1% of its imports.
By Harmonized System chapter (96)
| Chapter | Exports | Imports |
|---|---|---|
| 26 · Ores and slag | $29.4 billion | $443 million |
| 71 · Gems and precious metals | $13.7 billion | $115 million |
| 08 · Fruit and nuts | $7.3 billion | $135 million |
| 27 · Oil, gas and coal | $4.3 billion | $8.7 billion |
| 74 · Copper | $3.7 billion | $83 million |
| 23 · Animal feed and food waste | $1.9 billion | $894 million |
| 09 · Coffee, tea and spices | $1.5 billion | $68 million |
| 18 · Cocoa and chocolate | $1.2 billion | $123 million |
| 61 · Knitted clothing | $1.2 billion | $462 million |
| 03 · Fish and seafood | $1.1 billion | $165 million |
| 15 · Fats and oils | $941 million | $723 million |
| 80 · Tin | $930 million | $528 thousand |
| 79 · Zinc | $896 million | $4 million |
| 07 · Vegetables | $890 million | $134 million |
| 20 · Preserved fruit and vegetables | $780 million | $136 million |
| 39 · Plastics | $700 million | $2.6 billion |
| 25 · Salt, stone and cement | $695 million | $182 million |
| 28 · Inorganic chemicals | $501 million | $602 million |
| 84 · Mechanical machinery | $401 million | $7.1 billion |
| 12 · Oilseeds and grains | $323 million | $245 million |
| 19 · Baked goods and cereal products | $296 million | $177 million |
| 16 · Prepared meat and fish | $270 million | $130 million |
| 32 · Dyes, paints and tanning agents | $263 million | $360 million |
| 51 · Wool | $258 million | $26 million |
| 33 · Perfumes and cosmetics | $231 million | $679 million |
| 72 · Iron and steel | $198 million | $1.9 billion |
| 10 · Cereals | $184 million | $1.8 billion |
| 21 · Food preparations | $181 million | $421 million |
| 48 · Paper and paperboard | $157 million | $785 million |
| 70 · Glass | $146 million | $233 million |
| 22 · Beverages and spirits | $144 million | $337 million |
| 85 · Electrical and electronic equipment | $138 million | $4.7 billion |
| 73 · Iron and steel products | $132 million | $1.2 billion |
| 17 · Sugar and sweets | $117 million | $287 million |
| 30 · Pharmaceuticals | $113 million | $1.1 billion |
| 69 · Ceramics | $110 million | $287 million |
| 36 · Explosives and matches | $101 million | $135 million |
| 40 · Rubber | $92 million | $1 billion |
| 44 · Wood | $86 million | $350 million |
| 60 · Knitted fabric | $85 million | $172 million |
| 76 · Aluminum | $81 million | $300 million |
| 56 · Felt, nonwovens and rope | $74 million | $85 million |
| 62 · Woven clothing | $70 million | $471 million |
| 38 · Miscellaneous chemicals | $65 million | $972 million |
| 34 · Soap and cleaning products | $64 million | $412 million |
| 87 · Vehicles | $62 million | $4.7 billion |
| 04 · Dairy, eggs and honey | $56 million | $327 million |
| 14 · Other plant products | $54 million | $53 million |
| 55 · Synthetic staple fibers | $54 million | $235 million |
| 83 · Miscellaneous metal goods | $53 million | $223 million |
| 49 · Books and printed matter | $48 million | $104 million |
| 31 · Fertilizers | $45 million | $891 million |
| 06 · Live plants and flowers | $43 million | $35 million |
| 96 · Other manufactured goods | $31 million | $202 million |
| 11 · Milling products and malt | $29 million | $106 million |
| 52 · Cotton | $26 million | $367 million |
| 13 · Gums and plant extracts | $26 million | $26 million |
| 90 · Precision and medical instruments | $26 million | $1.1 billion |
| 63 · Home textiles and used clothing | $25 million | $180 million |
| 29 · Organic chemicals | $25 million | $768 million |
| 64 · Footwear | $25 million | $680 million |
| 94 · Furniture and lighting | $21 million | $475 million |
| 95 · Toys and sports gear | $17 million | $712 million |
| 78 · Lead | $15 million | $11 million |
| 68 · Stone, plaster and cement articles | $14 million | $95 million |
| 82 · Tools and cutlery | $13 million | $315 million |
| 89 · Ships and boats | $11 million | $60 million |
| 41 · Hides and leather | $11 million | $5 million |
| 91 · Watches and clocks | $11 million | $49 million |
| 54 · Synthetic filaments | $11 million | $278 million |
| 42 · Leather goods and bags | $9 million | $235 million |
| 65 · Hats | $8 million | $41 million |
| 97 · Art and antiques | $8 million | $1 million |
| 05 · Other animal products | $7 million | $37 million |
| 01 · Live animals | $7 million | $27 million |
| 93 · Weapons and ammunition | $6 million | $13 million |
| 43 · Fur and fur goods | $6 million | $146 thousand |
| 02 · Meat and offal | $5 million | $306 million |
| 81 · Other base metals | $4 million | $6 million |
| 24 · Tobacco | $4 million | $15 million |
| 35 · Glues, starches and enzymes | $4 million | $151 million |
| 58 · Special fabrics and lace | $4 million | $43 million |
| 59 · Coated and technical textiles | $3 million | $106 million |
| 86 · Railway equipment | $3 million | $101 million |
| 88 · Aircraft and spacecraft | $3 million | $50 million |
| 57 · Carpets and rugs | $2 million | $35 million |
| 47 · Wood pulp | $2 million | $158 million |
| 46 · Wicker and basketware | $951 thousand | $2 million |
| 92 · Musical instruments | $892 thousand | $30 million |
| 50 · Silk | $720 thousand | $7 million |
| 37 · Photographic goods | $661 thousand | $29 million |
| 67 · Feathers and artificial flowers | $509 thousand | $17 million |
| 53 · Other plant fibers | $391 thousand | $16 million |
| 75 · Nickel | $307 thousand | $7 million |
| 45 · Cork | $114 thousand | $5 million |
| 66 · Umbrellas and canes | $93 thousand | $9 million |
Trading partners
China is its main destination (32.9% of exports) and source (29.2% of imports).
Who it sells to
| Partner | Value (USD billions) | Share | Mode |
|---|---|---|---|
| China | 25.3 | 32.9% | Sea |
| United States | 9.9 | 12.9% | Sea |
| India | 4.7 | 6.1% | Air |
| Canada | 4.1 | 5.3% | Air |
| Japan | 3.2 | 4.2% | Sea |
| Switzerland | 3.1 | 4% | Air |
| South Korea | 2.3 | 3% | Sea |
| Netherlands | 2.2 | 2.9% | Sea |
| Spain | 2.1 | 2.7% | Sea |
| Chile | 2.1 | 2.7% | Land |
Overview 1995–2024
In 2024, Peru accounted for 0.34% of world exports, compared with 0.12% in 1995.
Exports and imports
Exports grew 13-fold since 1995
USD billions (current). Bars: trade balance (green surplus, red deficit).
- Exports 76.8
- Imports 54.7
- Balance +22.1
Source: CEPII BACI
Show the numbers
| Year | Exports | Imports | Trade balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1995 | $5.9 billion | $8.2 billion | -$2.3 billion |
| 1996 | $6.4 billion | $8.5 billion | -$2.1 billion |
| 1997 | $7.5 billion | $9.1 billion | -$1.6 billion |
| 1998 | $6.2 billion | $8.7 billion | -$2.5 billion |
| 1999 | $6.6 billion | $7.3 billion | -$743 million |
| 2000 | $7.4 billion | $7.7 billion | -$312 million |
| 2001 | $7.4 billion | $7.6 billion | -$179 million |
| 2002 | $8.3 billion | $7.9 billion | $400 million |
| 2003 | $9.6 billion | $8.8 billion | $848 million |
| 2004 | $13.4 billion | $10.4 billion | $2.9 billion |
| 2005 | $18.2 billion | $13 billion | $5.2 billion |
| 2006 | $25 billion | $16.1 billion | $8.9 billion |
| 2007 | $29.6 billion | $20.6 billion | $9.1 billion |
| 2008 | $33.3 billion | $30.5 billion | $2.8 billion |
| 2009 | $28.2 billion | $22.5 billion | $5.8 billion |
| 2010 | $38.6 billion | $36.9 billion | $1.7 billion |
| 2011 | $47.9 billion | $39.1 billion | $8.7 billion |
| 2012 | $52 billion | $58.5 billion | -$6.5 billion |
| 2013 | $48 billion | $60.2 billion | -$12.2 billion |
| 2014 | $40.7 billion | $42.8 billion | -$2.1 billion |
| 2015 | $37.4 billion | $49.4 billion | -$12 billion |
| 2016 | $38.4 billion | $36.9 billion | $1.5 billion |
| 2017 | $46.1 billion | $40.7 billion | $5.4 billion |
| 2018 | $49.3 billion | $43.5 billion | $5.8 billion |
| 2019 | $48.5 billion | $43 billion | $5.5 billion |
| 2020 | $42.5 billion | $36.6 billion | $5.9 billion |
| 2021 | $59 billion | $51.3 billion | $7.7 billion |
| 2022 | $63.1 billion | $60.2 billion | $2.9 billion |
| 2023 | $67.1 billion | $52.3 billion | $14.8 billion |
| 2024 | $76.8 billion | $54.7 billion | $22.1 billion |
World rank
Peru rose from 61st to 47th among the world's exporters
Rank among 222 countries by export value (1st at the top).
- 61st in 1995
- 47th in 2024
Source: CEPII BACI
Show the numbers
| Year | Rank |
|---|---|
| 1995 | 61st |
| 1996 | 61st |
| 1997 | 60th |
| 1998 | 63rd |
| 1999 | 64th |
| 2000 | 65th |
| 2001 | 65th |
| 2002 | 66th |
| 2003 | 68th |
| 2004 | 64th |
| 2005 | 59th |
| 2006 | 59th |
| 2007 | 58th |
| 2008 | 61st |
| 2009 | 59th |
| 2010 | 58th |
| 2011 | 57th |
| 2012 | 58th |
| 2013 | 58th |
| 2014 | 59th |
| 2015 | 57th |
| 2016 | 53rd |
| 2017 | 53rd |
| 2018 | 53rd |
| 2019 | 52nd |
| 2020 | 52nd |
| 2021 | 52nd |
| 2022 | 54th |
| 2023 | 51st |
| 2024 | 47th |
What it sells
Ores and slag became its top export group: from 16% to 38%
% of exports by Harmonized System chapter.
- Other 18%
- Cocoa and chocolate 2%
- Coffee, tea and spices 2%
- Animal feed and food waste 2%
- Copper 5%
- Oil, gas and coal 6%
- Fruit and nuts 9%
- Gems and precious metals 18%
- Ores and slag 38%
Source: CEPII BACI
Show the numbers
| Chapter | 1995 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|
| Ores and slag | 16.3% | 38.3% |
| Gems and precious metals | 12.5% | 17.8% |
| Fruit and nuts | 0.36% | 9.5% |
| Oil, gas and coal | 4.2% | 5.6% |
| Copper | 17.6% | 4.8% |
| Animal feed and food waste | 13.6% | 2.4% |
| Coffee, tea and spices | 5.3% | 1.9% |
| Cocoa and chocolate | 0.42% | 1.6% |
| Other | 29.9% | 18% |
Who it trades with
China went from 5% to 31% of Peru's trade
% of total trade (exports + imports) with each partner.
- China 31%
- United States 15%
- India 4%
- Canada 4%
- Brazil 4%
Source: CEPII BACI
Show the numbers
| Partner | 1995 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|
| China | 4.7% | 31.4% |
| United States | 22.4% | 15.2% |
| India | 0.31% | 4.5% |
| Canada | 2.3% | 4.2% |
| Brazil | 4.8% | 3.7% |
Production hubs
Largest industrial emission sources (Climate TRACE, 2025)
- Ucayali basin
- Kallpa power station
- Chilca power station
Sources and methodology
Sources and licenses
- CEPII BACI · Licence Ouverte Etalab 2.0
- Climate TRACE · CC BY 4.0 (emissions by asset; the 3 largest per country are shown)
- Kummu et al., gridded GDP · CC BY 4.0 (hubs aggregated by this site)
- Natural Earth · Public domain
Methodology
Goods trade from CEPII BACI (BACI_HS92_V202601), in current US dollars, with exports and imports reconciled between countries. The transport mode is our own estimate based on value per kilo and geography. Ranks are computed among the countries with data each year. Services are not included. Data up to 2024.