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Merchandise Imports in Peru
Merchandise imports in Peru were worth USD 52.1 billion in 2024, compared to USD 41.0 billion ten years earlier, and they averaged USD 43.3 billion over the last decade. For more information on imports, visit our dedicated page.
Peru Merchandise Imports Chart
Note: This chart displays Imports (USD billion) for Peru from 2014 to 2025.
Source: Macrobond.
Peru Merchandise Imports Data
| 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Merchandise Imports (USD bn) | 34.7 | 48.0 | 56.0 | 50.0 | 52.1 |
| Merchandise Imports (ann. var. %) | -15.5 | 38.2 | 16.7 | -10.8 | 4.3 |
Merchandise trade surplus narrows in November
Latest reading: In November, the trade balance was USD +3.7 billion, following a USD +4.1 billion figure in the prior month. Over the last 12 months, the trade balance summed to USD +32.1 billion. Exports rose 10.1% in annual terms in November, coming on the back of 44.4% growth in the previous month. Higher oil and copper prices plus stronger coffee volumes drove November’s increase. Imports increased 6.3% in annual terms in November, coming on the back of 10.7% growth in the prior month. November's reading was the weakest since April 2025.
Consensus Forecasts and Projections for the next ten years
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