Peruvian ag exports keep growing, albeit at a slower pace

A well-established agricultural powerhouse, Peruvian agricultural exports have grown steadily in past years, though the pace has cooled considerably. Shipments reached $8.005 billion between January and August 2026, up two percent from $7.856 billion a year earlier, according to a recent update by the country’s Exporters Association (ADEX). 

Shipments growth fell well short of the 21 percent recorded during the first eight months of 2025 and the 20 percent posted during the same period in 2024, the organization reported.

Monthly results were mixed, the industry body stated. Shipments grew in January (nine percent), February (three percent), March (five percent), April (six percent), and August (two percent), but fell in May (five percent), June (one percent), and July (three percent).

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The slowdown comes as the industry watches for potential El Niño impacts on flagship crops such as blueberries, avocados, grapes, mangoes, and bananas.

Fruits lead Peru's ag exports

Agro-industrial products accounted for $7.231 billion, or 90 percent, of Peru’s agricultural shipments during the period, increasing two percent year on year. Traditional agricultural shipments contributed $774.5 million, or 10 percent, and grew by three percent.

Fresh and processed fruit led growth among agro-industrial products, with exports reaching $4.561 billion, up 16 percent. Avocados increased eight percent, blueberries rose 48 percent, and table grapes grew 18 percent.

However, ADEX reported lower shipment volumes for several commodities, including cocoa beans, mangoes, fresh asparagus, citrus fruits, and cocoa powder.

According to the CIEN-ADEX Export Report for August 2026, fruit, cereals, and cereal preparations, oils and fats, dairy products, and live plants and flowers recorded positive growth. Legume preparations declined 10 percent, while vegetables fell two percent.

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The United States, the Netherlands, and Spain together accounted for 57 percent of Peru’s agricultural exports. Chile, Mexico, the United Kingdom, China, Ecuador, Colombia, and Canada rounded out the top 10 destinations. Seven of the 10 markets recorded growth, while shipments to Spain fell four percent, China declined eight percent, and Ecuador dropped 0.5 percent.

*All images courtesy of MIDAGRI.

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