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Peru 2026 economy expands via exports, infrastructure

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Mid‑2026 Peru’s economy continued its expansion, driven by strong export growth and accelerated infrastructure spending. kept expanding on multiple fronts. Export‑linked jobs reached 1.52 million, about one‑third of formal private‑sector employment, with mining and agro‑industry accounting for most of these positions. The United States remained the top market, followed by the EU and China, while new agricultural shipments – notably the inaugural 20 ton banana consignment to China from the UPO plant in Lambayeque – highlighted diversification into fresh‑produce exports. Exports in the first five months of 2026 total export value rose 40.6 % YoY to US$38.98 billion, led billion in the first five months, driven by interior‑region commodities a surge in copper and traditional gold shipments and a broader basket of agricultural products such as Inca Kola grapes, avocados and turrón. blueberries. The Port of Callao handled US$14.37 agricultural export basket grew 6.9 % to US$3.9 billion of cargo, complemented by growing activity at Jorge Chávez Airport, Matarín Port (Jan‑Apr) and non‑traditional goods added 5.7 %. Construction remained a key engine: GDP rose 3.73 % in April, the new Chancay Multipurpose Port terminal. strongest monthly gain of the year, with construction output up about 13 % and capital‑goods imports climbing 28.2 % for a 26‑month streak. The Chamber of Construction projects sector growth of up to 9.4 % in 2026, calling for a tripling of formal housing output. Infrastructure investment surged, with Ositran reporting concession‑valued projects worth US$670 million in the January‑June period – a 25.6 % increase over the previous year. Road work led the rise, especially the IIRSA Norte concession‑valued projects (Jan‑Jun), notably road corridors and IIRSA Sur corridors, with the Red Vial 6 corridor adding US$11.5 million. The airport sector jumped 73.2 %, driven almost entirely by a US$297.2 US$297 million expansion of Jorge Chávez International Airport. Rail International reserves hit US$100.2 billion (28 % of GDP) and Lima Metro projects remained stable a historic trade surplus of US$43 billion reinforced macro‑stability. Retail activity showed resilience: June sales were forecast at US$287.8 million, 4.222 bn soles (+5 % YoY) amid Father’s Day and World Cup promotions, while port‑related investments fell sharply. These dynamics reinforce expectations Fitch’s regional outlook turned “deteriorating” but kept Peru among the better‑performing markets. The Ministry of construction‑led growth Economy and a robust Finance ruled out any increase in the selective consumption tax, underscoring fiscal prudence. The textile and apparel sector posted US$1.736 bn in 2025 exports (+6 %). Consumer spending around the July Fiestas Patrias and the CyberWow e‑commerce event was shaped by price awareness, informal‑work prevalence and El Niño‑related supply risks, generating an estimated US$254 million tourism season later impact. The Central Bank signalled a possible reference‑rate hike in the year. second half of 2026, while regional exporters from Ayacucho anticipated US$12.3 million in new contracts after the Los Andes Expo.

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  1. 2026-08-03 10:54 UTC Peru 2026 economy expands via exports, infrastructure
  2. 2026-07-30 23:15 UTC Peru 2026 economy expands via exports, infrastructure
  3. 2026-07-26 23:55 UTC Peru 2026 economy expands on mining, tourism, infrastructure

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