Latest reading: Merchandise exports increased 4.4% year-on-year in August (July: +7.2% year-on-year). The figure marked the softest expansion since February...
Merchandise Imports in Peru
Merchandise imports in Peru were worth USD 52.1 billion in 2024, compared to USD 41.0 billion ten years earlier, and they averaged USD 43.3 billion over the last decade. For more information on imports, visit our dedicated page.
Peru Merchandise Imports Chart
Note: This chart displays Imports (USD billion) for Peru from 2014 to 2024.
Source: Macrobond.
Peru Merchandise Imports Data
| 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Merchandise Imports (USD bn) | 34.7 | 48.0 | 56.0 | 50.0 | 52.1 |
| Merchandise Imports (ann. var. %) | -15.5 | 38.2 | 16.7 | -10.8 | 4.3 |
Merchandise trade surplus narrows in July
Latest reading: In July, the trade balance was USD +2.1 billion, following a USD +2.5 billion reading in the prior month. Over the last 12 months, the trade balance summed to USD +26.4 billion. Exports were up 4.3% in annual terms in July, coming on the back of a 13.0% increase in the previous month. July’s rise was wholly due to higher mineral prices, as export volumes declined due to problems with copper shipments and lower oil sales. Imports increased 11.9% in year-on-year terms in July, coming on the back of a 13.0% increase in the previous month.
Consensus Forecasts and Projections for the next ten years
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