Peru: Merchandise trade surplus shrinks in February
Latest reading: In February, the trade balance was USD +4.2 billion, following a USD +4.5 billion figure in the prior month. Over the last 12 months, the trade balance summed to USD +38.9 billion.
Merchandise exports rose 38.2% in year-on-year terms in February, following 36.9% growth in the previous month. Merchandise imports were up 13.3% in annual terms in February, coming on the back of a 5.4% increase in the previous month.