Peru first-half exports rise 34% on mineral surge

Peru's exports surged 34% year-on-year in the first half of 2026 to a record $54.05 billion, driven mainly by higher mineral sales.

​Peruvian exports ​rose 34% year-on-year in ‌the first ​half of 2026 to a record $54.05 billion, driven primarily ‌by higher mineral sales, the country's trade ministry said on Thursday. Mineral shipments totaled $39.88 billion, a ‌49% increase, boosted by higher international prices and ‌increased volumes of copper and gold. Peru is the world's third-largest copper producer.