# Peru economic and export performance

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/peru-economic-and-export-performance
> Updated: 2026-09-29T22:05:52.000Z. Sources: 6. Developments: 2.

Peru’s economic landscape in 2026 shows a mix of business volatility and growth in specific sectors. Data from the second quarter indicates that while 89,846 companies were created or reactivated, business closures rose by 8.1% compared to the previous year. Despite these closures, the total number of active companies reached 3.37 million, and the country is projected to meet its fiscal deficit target of 1.8% of GDP, aided by high mineral prices and increased tax revenues.

In the export sector, the number of Peruvian exporting companies grew by 3.4% between January and July 2026, totaling 7,731 entities. Growth has been driven by agroindustry, traditional mining, metalworking, and chemicals. Although micro and small enterprises (mypes) constitute 89.3% of the exporting companies, they represent only 3.7% of the total FOB value, which reached US$ 63.521 billion during this period.

## Timeline

### 2026-09-29: Peru exporting companies grow 3.4% through July 2026

Peruvian exporting companies increased by 3.4% from January to July 2026, totaling 7,731 entities, though micro and small enterprises account for only 3.7% of the total FOB export value.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/peru-exporting-companies-grow-34-through-july-2026

### 2026-09-29: Peru reports business growth and projected fiscal deficit compliance

Peru saw 89,846 new or reactivated businesses in Q2 2026 despite rising closures, while the fiscal deficit is projected to meet official targets at approximately 1.7% of GDP.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/peru-reports-business-growth-and-projected-fiscal-deficit-compliance

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