Peruvian Minister of Foreign Trade and Tourism José Fernando Reyes Llanos said on April 28 that the country’s agricultural exports could surpass $16 billion in 2026. The announcement was made during the official launch of Expoalimentaria 2026, organized by the Association of Exporters.
This projection highlights Peru’s position as a major global food supplier. Reyes Llanos said that in 2025, agricultural exports exceeded $15 billion, an increase of 18.4 percent, placing Peru as the seventh largest exporter of fresh fruit worldwide. He also noted that this trend continues into 2026, with shipments reaching $2.227 billion in the first two months—a rise driven by avocados, blueberries, and grapes.
Reyes Llanos said trade agreements are being strengthened through ongoing negotiations with India, Thailand, El Salvador and the United Arab Emirates. He added that internal processes will be completed to implement treaties with Hong Kong, Indonesia and Guatemala during this administration. Optimization of the free trade agreement with China is also planned.
At Expoalimentaria this year, the Ministry is participating with a pavilion for its Export Productive Route program where eighteen organizations and small businesses will present their export offerings. This initiative provides technical assistance to more than six hundred organizations across twenty-two regions and benefits over seventy thousand families.
The Commission for Promotion of Peru for Export and Tourism (Promperú) will participate strategically through its Peru Pavilion where sixteen companies will showcase innovative products to international buyers. This aims to strengthen commercial promotion and enhance Peru’s brand presence globally.
According to the official website, the Ministry contributes to cultural progress by fostering sustainable tourism and social inclusion; it operates autonomously within Peru’s executive branch; it advances national strategies for foreign trade by promoting business expansion; it falls under oversight from Minister Reyes Llanos; it serves communities nationwide focusing on trade facilitation; it collaborates with entities like PromPerú to advance export objectives; and since its establishment in 2002 has led policies supporting export growth and sustainable development.
