Peru
U.S. Trade with Peru in 2024
Export Market Rank
#32 Among U.S. Agricultural Export Markets
Total Export Value
$807.23 Million
3-Year Average
$880.05 Million
Compound Average Growth
-3.19% (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.) | $128.72 Million | --- | $88.2 Million | 126% |
| Dairy Products | $123.21 Million | 37,821 | $93.72 Million | 68% |
| Cotton | $101.07 Million | 45,082 | $102.04 Million | 5% |
| Poultry Meat & Prods. (excl. eggs) | $48.74 Million | 37,385 | $32.94 Million | 423% |
| Other Feeds, Meals & Fodders | $44.63 Million | 31,819 | $31.49 Million | 49% |
| Wheat | $42.99 Million | 177,445 | $72.92 Million | -51% |
| Food Preparations | $32.75 Million | 3,919 | $36.04 Million | 33% |
| Pulses | $31.69 Million | 32,483 | $23.61 Million | 53% |
| Beef & Beef Products | $31.11 Million | 8,137 | $25.97 Million | 23% |
| Chocolate & Cocoa Products | $28.45 Million | 4,181 | $14.49 Million | 97% |
Data and Analysis
Peru’s food retail sector is projected to grow about 6 percent by the end of 2025, driven by an improving macroeconomic environment and targeted strategies across both modern and traditional food channels.
International Agricultural Trade Report
Expanding the Dog and Cat food Market in South America and the Caribbean
Latin America (South America and the Caribbean) is the third-largest market for U.S. dog and cat food. The region is currently experiencing disinflation, lower interest rates, favorable export commodity prices, and increased tourism, all driving economic activity.
Peru is the fourth largest export market for U.S. agricultural products in South America. U.S.-origin food and agricultural product exports to Peru benefit significantly from the U.S. - Peru Trade Promotion Agreement (PTPA).
News and Features
U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Foreign Agricultural Service Administrator Daniel Whitley arrived in Lima today to begin an agribusiness trade mission to expand market access and boost U.S. agricultural exports to address the $3.66 billion trade deficit with Peru.
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.