Peru export gateways expand as regional shipments rise 40.6%

Peru’s main export gateways handled strong growth in the first five months of 2026, as regional shipments continued to gain weight in the country’s foreign trade performance.

According to Peru’s Ministry of Foreign Trade and Tourism, known as Mincetur, exports moved mainly through the Port of Callao, Jorge Chávez International Airport and the Port of Matarani between January and May.

The Port of Callao remained Peru’s leading export gateway, handling $14.37 billion in shipments during the period, up 22.1% from the same period in 2025.

Jorge Chávez International Airport followed with $12.16 billion in exports, a 63.9% increase, while the Port of Matarani handled $5.76 billion, up 40.9%.

Exports through the Chancay multipurpose port terminal also continued to gain scale, reaching $322 million, an increase of 181.8%, according to Mincetur.

Regional exports gain share

Exports from Peru’s interior regions reached $38.98 billion from January to May 2026, up 40.6% from the same period last year.

The interior regions accounted for 86.6% of Peru’s total exports, underscoring their growing role in the country’s export performance.

Nineteen regions increased exports during the first five months of the year. Huánuco posted the strongest growth, with shipments reaching $196 million.

Other regions that recorded gains included Huancavelica, Cajamarca, Madre de Dios, Arequipa, Puno, Áncash, Junín, La Libertad, Apurímac, Lambayeque, Ica, Piura, Moquegua, Pasco, Ayacucho, Tumbes, Tacna and Cusco.

Peru’s total exports reached $45.13 billion in the first five months of 2026, up 37% year over year.

Mining, agriculture drive regional performance

In northern Peru, Áncash stood out with $4.25 billion in exports, up 72%, driven by copper. Cajamarca exported $1.85 billion, up 48%, supported by gold and coffee, while La Libertad reached $3.26 billion, a 47.3% increase, led by gold, silver concentrates and blueberries.

Piura exported $1.51 billion, up 6.9%, with growth linked to ethanol, gold and mango shipments.

In central Peru, Huánuco reached $196 million, up 675.8%, driven by zinc. Junín exported $2.76 billion, up 61%, supported by copper, gold, lead and zinc. Ica posted $4.28 billion in exports, up 52.9%, led by minerals and fruit shipments such as blueberries, grapes and avocados.

In southern Peru, growth was supported by higher mineral prices. Arequipa exported $4.96 billion, up 60.7%, driven by copper, gold and lead. Puno reached $4.54 billion, up 66%, supported by gold and quinoa.

Moquegua exported $2.71 billion, up 36.5%, while Apurímac reached $1.85 billion, up 11.7%. Tacna recorded $1.14 billion in exports, a 13.3% increase.

In eastern Peru, Madre de Dios stood out with $145 million in exports, up 50.3%, driven by gold and Brazil nuts.

For trade and logistics operators, the figures point to the rising importance of Peru export gateways beyond the country’s traditional hubs. While Callao remains the leading maritime outlet, the growth of Matarani, Chancay and regional export flows highlights the need for stronger port, airport and inland logistics capacity as Peru’s mining and agribusiness exports continue to expand.

Source: Agencia Andina / Editora Perú.

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