Peru: Merchandise trade surplus increases in December
Latest reading: In December, the trade balance was USD +4.0 billion, following a USD +3.8 billion figure in the prior month. Over the last 12 months, the trade balance summed to USD +34.6 billion.
Merchandise exports increased 33.5% in annual terms in December, following a 10.5% rise in the prior month and driven almost entirely by higher mineral prices. Merchandise imports increased 16.4% in annual terms in December, following a 6.4% rise in the previous month. December’s reading was the strongest since January 2025.