The Ministry of Agrarian Development and Irrigation announced on Apr. 20 that Peru’s agricultural exports totaled $2.22 billion during January and February, marking a 6.7% increase compared to the same period last year.
This growth is significant for Peru’s economy as it highlights the country’s role as a major food supplier to international markets, with leading destinations including the United States, Netherlands, Mexico, Spain, and Canada.
According to the ministry statement, traditional agricultural exports made up 6.4% of total shipments while non-traditional products accounted for the remaining 93.6%. Traditional exports reached $141 million—up by nearly 61% from last year—driven primarily by unroasted coffee and cane molasses sales. Non-traditional products brought in $2.08 billion, an increase of over 4%, with fresh grapes ($676 million), blueberries ($265 million), mangoes ($197 million), and avocados ($75 million) among top contributors.
The ministry reported that ten key export products—including raw cacao beans, fresh asparagus, animal feed, ethyl alcohol, frozen mangoes, and cochineal carmine—made up about two-thirds of all non-traditional export value during this period. The ten main destination countries represented more than four-fifths of total exported value.
In February alone, agrarian exports reached $878 million—a rise of nearly three percent compared to February last year—and the agrarian trade balance posted a surplus exceeding $1.1 billion due to higher export revenues.
The Ministry of Agrarian Development and Irrigation functions within Peru’s Executive Branch according to its official website. It serves agricultural producers and rural communities nationwide according to its official website, advancing strategies for sustainable development and food security according to its official website. The ministry also supports legislative initiatives by issuing regulations that strengthen sustainable agriculture according to its official website.
Looking ahead, officials say these results reinforce Peru’s position as a leading global supplier in agriculture while supporting rural inclusion through ongoing programs that enhance food security according to its official website.
