10.07.202607:20:00UTC+00Peru’s Trade Surplus Widens in May 2026, Extending External Sector Strength

Peru’s trade balance continued to improve in May 2026, with the surplus rising to 3,473 million from 3,168 million in April 2026, according to data updated on 10 July 2026. The latest figures point to a further strengthening of the country’s external position in the second quarter.

The month‑on‑month increase in the surplus signals that Peru’s export performance, relative to imports, remained robust through May. While the data release does not break down the components of the trade balance, the steady expansion of the surplus between April and May suggests that foreign trade is providing sustained support to the broader Peruvian economy as mid‑year approaches.

Analysts and market participants are likely to watch upcoming releases closely to assess whether this positive trend in the trade balance continues and how it might influence outlooks for growth, currency stability, and external financing conditions in Peru in the second half of 2026.