Peru's International Reserves Hit 28% of GDP, Boosting Economic Stability

Net international reserves in Peru reached US$100.214 billion as of 9 June 2026, equivalent to 28 % of the country’s GDP. The Ministry of Economy and Finance (MEF) said this places Peru among the region’s economies with the strongest external backing relative to size, surpassing peers such as Colombia, Chile and Mexico. Finance Minister Rodolfo Acuña Namihas emphasized that “having a high level of international reserves strengthens Peru’s ability to respond to external uncertainty, preserves confidence in the economy and promotes better conditions for investment, employment and growth.”

The reserves are complemented by a historic trade surplus of US$43 billion accumulated over the 12‑month period from May 2025 to April 2026, marking 71 consecutive months of surplus. In April 2026 the surplus was US$3.304 billion. Exports rose 51.1 % nominally to US$9.329 billion, driven by minerals, agricultural products, chemicals and steel, while imports grew 34 % to US$6.025 billion, reflecting higher demand for capital goods and consumer items. Terms of trade improved by 20.9 % as export prices jumped 33 % (supported by higher gold and copper prices) and import prices rose 10 % due to oil price increases.