Ministry of Transport and Communications reports Exporta Fácil exceeds USD 45 million in exports

Aldo Martín Prieto Barrera, Minister
Aldo Martín Prieto Barrera, Minister
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The Ministry of Transport and Communications announced on Apr. 22 that the Exporta Fácil program has facilitated more than 118,357 international shipments since its launch in 2007, reaching a total free on board (FOB) value of over USD 45 million. The ministry said this initiative has become an important tool for enabling Peruvian micro and small businesses to access international markets.

Exporta Fácil connects entrepreneurs with customers in countries such as the United States, United Kingdom, France, Canada, Chile, Spain and Mexico. The main products exported through this platform include handicrafts, textiles, jewelry and goods made from natural materials. These exports reflect growing international demand for Peruvian products.

The progress of Exporta Fácil is supported by cooperation between institutions aimed at strengthening the skills of entrepreneurs. Serpost has signed 24 cooperation agreements to date and carried out 160 activities—including training sessions, fairs, webinars and working groups—in partnership with more than 45 public and private organizations during 2025 and 2026. According to the press release: “Esta estrategia permitió ampliar el alcance de la herramienta Exporta Fácil y permitir que más negocios peruanos fortalezcan sus procesos de internacionalización, con acceso a información, asistencia técnica y servicios orientados a dinamizar su participación en el comercio exterior.”

The Ministry of Transport and Communications supports cultural and social wellbeing by improving national connectivity through enhanced transport and communications infrastructure according to the official website. It also operates service centers such as MAC Lima Este and MAC Lima Sur to enhance public access according to the official website. The ministry functions as part of Peru’s executive branch with authority over the transport and communications sector according to the official website, delivering safe, sustainable infrastructure services nationwide according to the official website.

Additionally, it operates under ministerial guidance according to the official website while serving communities throughout Peru according to the official website. Since beginning operations in 1969, it has managed multimodal approaches in partnership with other public entities for national development according to the official website.

With these results from Exporta Fácil’s expansion efforts through Serpost partnerships across various sectors: “Con estos resultados, el MTC reafirma su compromiso de seguir liderando acciones… para generar más oportunidades para las mypes peruanas… contribuyendo al crecimiento sostenible y competitivo del país.”



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