Peru
U.S. Trade with Peru in 2024
Export Market Rank
#32 Among U.S. Agricultural Export Markets
Total Export Value
$808.21 Million
3-Year Average
$887.57 Million
Compound Average Growth
-3.18% (2015-2024)
Total Export Value 2015 - 2024
Export Value by Commodity 2024
Top 10 Exports to Peru in 2024
| Commodity | Total Value (USD) | Total Volume (Metric Tons) | 10-Year Average Value (USD) | 10-Year Growth |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ethanol (non-bev.) | $128.58 Million | --- | $90.25 Million | 126% |
| Dairy Products | $123.06 Million | 37,750 | $93.74 Million | 68% |
| Cotton | $101.19 Million | 45,144 | $102.05 Million | 5% |
| Poultry Meat & Prods. (excl. eggs) | $48.52 Million | 37,165 | $32.92 Million | 421% |
| Other Feeds, Meals & Fodders | $45.89 Million | 33,526 | $31.65 Million | 53% |
| Wheat | $42.77 Million | 177,445 | $72.9 Million | -52% |
| Food Preparations | $32.84 Million | 3,936 | $36.05 Million | 34% |
| Pulses | $31.64 Million | 32,513 | $23.63 Million | 52% |
| Beef & Beef Products | $31.14 Million | 8,147 | $25.97 Million | 23% |
| Chocolate & Cocoa Products | $28.5 Million | 4,210 | $14.49 Million | 98% |
Data and Analysis
Sugar cane production in MY 2026 is forecast at 10.25 million metric tons while cane sugar production is forecast to reach 1.3 MMT. Sugar exports from Peru in MY 2026 are forecast at 150,000 MT while the United States is the principal destination under the U.S. sugar tariff-rate quota program.
Aquaculture production in 2023 declined steeply to 105,091 metric tons (MT), a 25.43% decrease from 2022. The Peruvian aquaculture industry exported 4.5 million MT in 2023, a decrease of 12.56% from 2022 levels.
Peru boasts a thriving food processing industry that plays a crucial role in its economy. This sector contributes approximately 27 percent to the country's industrial gross domestic product.
News and Features
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Foreign Agricultural Service is accepting applications for its agribusiness trade mission to Lima, Peru, scheduled for June 9-12, 2025. Current and potential U.S. exporters interested in participating must apply by March 12, 2025.