How much did Peru export in 2024?

A country in western South America bordered to its east by Brazil, the Republic of Peru shipped US$74.7 billion worth of exported products around the world in 2024. That dollar amount reflects a 92.6% acceleration from $38.8 billion five years earlier in 2020.

Does Peru have a trade surplus?

Peru recorded an overall US$19.6 billion trade surplus in 2024, accelerating by 61.1% from $12.2 billion for 2023. The following types of Peruvian product shipments represent positive net exports or a trade balance surplus. Investopedia defines net exports as the value of a country’s total exports minus the value of its total imports.

Is biomass a source of electricity in Peru?

Traditional biomass – the burning of charcoal, crop waste, and other organic matter – is not included. This can be an important source in lower-income settings. Peru: How much of the country’s electricity comes from nuclear power? Nuclear power – alongside renewables – is a low-carbon source of electricity.

How many solar and wind projects are there in Peru?

Peru has around 4 GW of solar and wind projects under development. The Ministry of Energy and Mines (MINEM) is in charge of the energy sector, through three main Directorates: the General Directorate of Hydrocarbons (DGH), the General Directorate of Electricity (DGE), and the General Directorate of Mines (DGM).

What percentage of Peru's exports go to Asia?

From a continental perspective, 52.9% of Peru’s exports by value was delivered to Asian countries while 19.2% was sold to importers in North America. Peru shipped another 16.1% worth of goods to customers located in Europe.

Does Peru export gold & precious metals?

Peru’s shipments of gems and precious metals posted the third-fastest gain in value up by 52.5%, propelled by higher revenues of exported gold. The lone decliner among Peru’s top 10 export categories was fish, pulled down by a -21.8% year-over-year drop. The above data is presented at the two-digit Harmonized Tariff System (HTS) code level.