Peru Overtakes Argentina to Become Latin America’s Fourth-Largest Exporter

2026-02-04 - 18:55

Key Points Peru’s exports hit a record $90.08 billion in 2025, surpassing Argentina ($87 billion) for the first time in history Copper and gold account for half of all exports, raising concerns about commodity dependence The Chinese-funded Chancay megaport is reshaping Pacific trade routes, cutting shipping times to Asia by 10 days Peru has achieved