In 2024, Peru's total merchandise exports reached USD 74.664 billion, representing a 15,6% increase over the previous year, marking a historic record. This growth, which far exceeds the regional average for Latin America (4%), continues the recovery trend observed after the pandemic.

Likewise, Peru's non-traditional agricultural export sector registered a total of USD 11.553 billion in shipments abroad, representing a 21,6% increase compared to the previous year. This sector has maintained an average growth rate of 13,4% over the last five years, consolidating its position as one of the pillars of Peruvian foreign trade.

Within this segment, fresh fruit and vegetable exports reached USD 8.283 billion, representing 72% of total agricultural exports. This subgroup showed a 17% growth compared to 2023. Among the main products are blueberries, grapes, avocados, and asparagus, whose export destinations were concentrated in the United States, Europe, and Asia.

Specifically, blueberries topped the list with sales of USD 1.250 billion to the United States, USD 484 million to the Netherlands, and USD 106 million to China. Grapes came in second, with shipments of USD 833 million to the United States, USD 260 million to the Netherlands, and USD 141 million to Mexico. In the latter case, the volume was affected by an early harvest due to weather factors in late 2023.

Avocado exports were primarily directed to the Netherlands (USD 409 million), Spain (USD 282 million), and the United States (USD 164 million). Asparagus, meanwhile, continued to be in demand in traditional markets such as the United States (USD 276 million), Spain (USD 46 million), and the United Kingdom (USD 33 million).

The main destinations for the non-traditional agricultural sector as a whole were the United States, with a 35% share (USD 4.086 billion), followed by the Netherlands (USD 1 billion), Spain (USD 866 million), Chile (USD 798 million), and the United Kingdom (USD 447 million). All of these markets showed year-over-year growth above 445%.

Likewise, markets with significant variations were identified, such as Malaysia (135%), Indonesia (232%), Hong Kong (32%), Belgium (89%) and Brazil (67%), where products such as blueberries, grapes, cocoa and frozen fruits were exported.

A total of 2.536 companies shipped non-traditional agricultural products during 2024, 73% of which were micro, small, and medium-sized enterprises. The products were distributed to 143 markets and covered 599 tariff items.

By 2025, non-traditional agricultural exports are estimated to reach USD 12.000 billion, although this result will depend on factors such as climate, international demand, and the evolution of logistics costs.