FX.co ★ Peru Trade Surplus Hits Record High

Peru’s trade surplus widened to a record high of USD 4,622 million in January 2026, up sharply from USD 2,170 million in the same month a year earlier. Exports surged 37.8% year-on-year to USD 9,858 million, supported by strong growth in traditional products (+51.8%), as well as increases in non-traditional products (+0.9%) and other products (+27.4%).

Imports rose at a more moderate pace, climbing 5.1% to USD 5,236 million. This reflected higher purchases of consumer goods (+18.8%), capital goods (+11.9%), and other goods (+88.8%), partially offset by a decline in imports of raw materials and intermediate goods (-7.3%).

Over the 12-month period from January 2025 to January 2026, Peru’s exports totaled USD 93,078 million, a 21.8% increase, while imports reached USD 58,505 million, up 12.3% from USD 52,091 million. Consequently, the trade surplus for the period stood at USD 34,573 million.