The Ministry of Foreign Trade and Tourism continued on Apr. 21 to promote the National Multisectoral Policy for Foreign Trade to 2040 (PNMCE 2040) in various regions of Peru, aiming to strengthen the country’s export development. The initiative was presented in Arequipa and will proceed to Amazonas, Junín, and Cajamarca with the goal of fostering collaboration between public and private sectors and identifying new commercial opportunities.
This policy is described as a key instrument for guiding actions that seek to consolidate foreign trade as one of Peru’s main drivers of economic growth. It aims to boost competitiveness, create jobs, and support sustainable development nationwide.
The event in Arequipa took place at the Chamber of Commerce and Industry on April 17. Upcoming sessions are scheduled for April 22 in Amazonas, April 28 in Junín, and April 30 in Cajamarca. During these meetings, information will also be provided about updating the Regional Export Plan (PERX), which is developed by each region’s Regional Export Committee (CERX) with participation from both public officials and private sector representatives involved in exports. The updated plan will address regional competitiveness gaps and identify business opportunities through a work plan extending until 2040.
These activities are part of ongoing efforts since March that have reached other regions including Piura, Lambayeque, La Libertad, Lima, Tacna, Ayacucho, San Martín, Huánuco, Ica, Puno, Áncash, and Apurímac.
Arequipa has reaffirmed its position as Peru’s leading exporting region by reaching a record US$8.47 billion in exports during 2025—a growth rate of 24 percent—and recording a further expansion to US$1.98 billion or an increase of 63 percent during early months of this year. This growth was mainly driven by increased sales abroad for minerals such as copper (up by US$859 million), gold (up by US$664 million), lead (up by US$248 million), among others. Major markets include China, Canada, Switzerland, Japan and India; agroindustrial products like grapes (US$11.9 million) and pomegranates (US$12.7 million) have also shown notable increases.
The Ministry contributes to cultural progress through sustainable tourism initiatives according to its official website. It operates autonomously within the executive branch according to the same source while advancing strategies that promote Peruvian business expansion according to its official website. Oversight is provided directly by the Minister as stated on their site, serving communities across Peru with a focus on trade facilitation according to its official website. Collaboration occurs with organizations such as PromPerú alongside other partners as noted online. Established in 2002 as part of Peru’s executive leadership structure it continues directing policies supporting export growth according to its official website.
