Peru Trade Balance
External balance on goods and services NE.RSB.GNFS.CD
Peru's trade balance was $15.7B in 2025, ranked 30th globally. This represents a 3.3% decrease from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1960–2025.
Overview
Peru's trade balance stood at $15.7B in 2025, a decline of +$526.7M from 2024. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach $15.7B by 2025. Peru ranked 30th globally.
Peru's trade balance has exhibited significant fluctuations over the 66-year period from 1960 to 2025. The country's trade balance recorded an all-time peak of 16,194,388,065.94 in 2024, followed by a slight decline to 15,667,717,603.63 in 2025, placing it at the 30th position globally. In contrast, Peru's trade balance hit an all-time trough of -4,912,325,216.47 in 2015, indicating a substantial trade deficit. A comparison with peer countries reveals that Peru's trade balance is closer to Azerbaijan's, with the latter registering a value of 15,071,211,764.71 in 2025. The trajectory of Peru's trade balance has been influenced by its reliance on commodity exports, particularly minerals and agricultural products. A shift in global commodity prices or a change in trade policies could alter the trajectory of Peru's trade balance, potentially impacting its economic growth prospects.
Data & projection
| Year | Trade Balance | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2027* trend | $21.2B | - | - |
| 2026* trend | $18.4B | - | - |
| 2025* trend | $15.7B | - | - |
| 2025 | $15.7B | −$526.7M | #30 |
| 2024 | $16.2B | +$6.9B | #130 |
| 2023 | $9.3B | +$8.4B | #137 |
| 2022 | $902.4M | −$6.0B | #125 |
| 2021 | $6.9B | +$3.3B | #141 |
| 2020 | $3.6B | +$987.9M | #142 |
| 2019 | $2.6B | −$1.3B | #135 |
| 2018 | $3.9B | −$162.5M | #144 |
| 2017 | $4.1B | +$4.4B | #144 |
| 2016 | $-361.2M | +$4.6B | #87 |
| 2015 | $-4.9B | −$1.6B | #30 |
| 2014 | $-3.3B | −$2.9B | #40 |
| 2013 | $-343.1M | −$4.7B | #94 |
| 2012 | $4.4B | −$4.2B | #137 |
| 2011 | $8.6B | +$2.7B | #144 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Peru matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 2024. Historically, 71% of countries showing this pattern (546 out of 768) saw trade balance improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Peru's trade balance was $15.7B in 2025. Ranked 30th globally. This represents a 3.3% decrease from the previous year.
Peru's trade balance peaked at $16.2B in 2024.
The lowest trade balance in Peru was $-4.9B in 2015.
Peru ranks 30th globally in trade balance as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is NE.RSB.GNFS.CD. Data sourced from World Bank.
Peru's trade balance is projected to reach $15.7B by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
Peru's trade balance was approximately 15.67 billion ($15.7B) in 2025.
The trade balance of Peru in 2025 was $15.7B. This ranks 30th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_peru_trade-balance,
title = {Peru Trade Balance},
url = {https://historysaid.com/peru/trade-balance/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}