This is a best prospect industry sector for this country. Includes a market overview and trade data.
Last Published: 9/30/2019
Peru produces approximately 240,000 metric tons (MT) of soft wheat annually, used locally for traditional foods such soups and pourees, and is not milled. Most wheat is processed into flour for bread and pasta. The U.S. market share in 2018 was 38%. Other important suppliers are Argentina and Canada. Wheat imports into Peru are duty-free. An 18% value-added tax remains in place.
Product Statistics & Data (PS&D) Code: Hard Wheat (1000 MT—not USD)
 
 2016201720182019 Estimated
Total Local Production225215240240
Total Exports0000
Total Imports1,8831,7722,0502,100
Imports from the U.S.415385700800
Total Market Size2,1081,9872,2902,340
Exchange Rates3.383.263.293.40
Total Market Size = (Total Local Production + Imports) – Exports
 
Peruvian textile and apparel exports are undergoing a severe crisis due to competition from other countries such as Vietnam. Value of exports is expected to reach $1.9 billion in 2019. The United States - Peru Trade Promotion Agreement (PTPA) grants duty-free access to Peruvian textiles.
Product Statistics & Data (PS&D) Code: Cotton (1000 MT)
 2016201720182019 Estimated
Total Local Production32303232
Total Exports1011
Total Imports55374850
Imports from the U.S.55374850
Total Market Size86677981
Peru imports corn from the United States and Argentina. Corn from all origins is imported into Peru duty-free. However, due to the PTPA, Peru cannot assess the price band levy within the United States’ tariff-rate-quota (TRQ) for U.S. corn. Yellow corn in Peru is used mainly for poultry production. At about 47 kilograms per capita, the consumption rate of poultry is one of the highest in the region. Another good export prospect is Dried Distillers Grain.
Product Statistics & Data (PS&D) Code: Yellow Corn (1000 MT)
 2016201720182019 Estimated
Total Local Production1,6501,3001,2101,200
Total Exports0000
Total Imports2,6843,0403,5203,600
Imports from the U.S.2,1302,8573,1502,500
Total Market Size4,3344,3404,7304,800
Peru imports soybean meal primarily for poultry feed. Bolivia was the leading soybean meal exporter to Peru in calendar year (CY) 2018 . Soybean meal from all origins enters Peru duty-free
Product Statistics & Data (PS&D) Code: Soybean Meal (1000 MT)
 2016201720182019 Estimated
Total Local Production2112
Total Exports0000
Total Imports1,1001,2551,3301,500
Imports from the U.S.215250254600
Total Market Size1102125613311502
Total whey imports into Peru reported an increase of 3% in 2017 that regain market share mainly driven by a fall in the supply from EU suppliers. Imports from the United States experienced an upturn and grew 20% in 2017 compared with 2016 due to higher prices than other competitors from EU and from the region such as Chile. The U.S. imports market share remained in second position accounting for 28% of total imports while Chile accounted for 53% in 2017. The whey market continues a variable trend over the last three years, mainly price-driven. Local sources report a similar performance of the sector throughout 2018 due to uncertainties in animal feed growth.
Product Statistics & Data (PS&D) Code: Whey (MT)
 2016201720182019 Estimated
Total Local Production0000
Total Exports0000
Total Imports10,3629,95410,25310,300
Imports from the U.S.2,9272,4112,9002,950
Total Market Size10,3629.95410,25310,300
The food processing and food service industries are main destinations for cheese products. The consolidation of franchises as well as new players in the market is pushing up cheese imports that totaled 6,228 MT in 2017. The PTPA provides a TRQ of 2,500 MT with a 12% increase per year. Currently the quota is 6,933 MT.
Product Statistics & Data (PS&D) Code: Cheese (MT)
 2016201720182019 Estimated
Total Local Production27,95028,15027,64528,100
Total Exports85164292300
Total Imports4,8585,3436,2286,950
Imports from the U.S.2,5762,9502,7043,000
Total Market Size32,72333,32933,58134,750
Peru’s beef and offal market size sector decreased 2.5% in 2017 with respect to the previous year due to lower domestic production. Peru’s stellar economic performance over the last 15 years has been instrumental in driving consumer preferences towards high-quality products. Almost 80% of U.S. beef exports go through the food service channel which represents 6% of GDP. U.S. beef and offal exports have experienced a recovery during the first three months of the year.
Product Statistics & Data (PS&D) Code: Beef and Offal (MT)
 2016201720182019 Estimated
Total Local Production235,929235,730228,658230,000
Total Exports313126105
Total Imports18,51317,83918,63218,750
Imports from the U.S.5,1054,6086,4946,500
Total Market Size254,129253,443247,280248,745
The pet food market offers growth possibilities since only 30% of Peruvian dogs and cats are fed with adequate pet food. Three companies dominate the pet food market, in the following order of largest to smallest market share: Intesa, Nestlé and Mars. Eighty percent of total imports were of dog food and 20% of cat food. Ninety-five percent consisted of bagged food (pellets) and five percent were canned/wet products. Sales at veterinary clinics and pet shops are important channels for premium, therapeutic, and wet products.
Product Statistics & Data (PS&D) Code: Pet Food (MT)
 2016201720182019 Estimated
Total Local Production37,27538,63443,27045,000
Total Exports2,0592,7042,7672, 900
Total Imports18,55021,95823,02624,000
Imports from the U.S.4,2894,5034,7755,000
Total Market Size53,76657,88863,52966,100
*OECS Data
Web Resources
Asociación de Industriales Lácteos
(Dairy Product Producers Association)
Sociedad Nacional de Industrias
Los Laureles 365 San Isidro
Lima 27 - Peru
Tel.: (511) 442-1218
E-mail: correo@perulactea.com
Rolando Piskulich, President
Asociación Peruana de Porcicultores
(Pork Producers Association)
Pomalca 351 Urb. Centro Comercial Monterrico, Surco
Lima – 33, Perú
Tel.: (511) 436-3729, 436-4168
E-mail: info@asoporci.org.pe
Guillermo Vidal, President
Ana Maria Trelles, General Manager
Asociación Peruana de Avicultura
(Poultry Producers Association)
Av. Esmeralda 255 Chacarilla del Estanque, San Borja
Lima – 33, Perú
Tel.: (511) 372-1540
E-mail: apacomunicationes@apa.org.pe
Apolonio Suarez, President
Mario Berrocal, General Manager
Asociación de Ganaderos Lecheros del Peru (AGALEP)
(Dairy Producers Association)
Mateo Pumacahua No. 877, Oficina 306 Jesus Maria
Lim– 11, Peru
Tel: (511) 423-4642 / (501) 431-0549
E-mail: agalep@infonegocio.net.pe
Hector Guevara, Manager
 
Comité de Molinos de Trigo
(Wheat Millers Committee)
Los Laureles 365 San Isidro
Lima – 27, Peru
Tel.: (511) 616 4444, ext. 131 and (511) 442-2460
E-mail: adaly@sni.org.pe
Alejandro Daly, President
 
U.S. Department of Agriculture/ Foreign Agricultural Service (FAS)
(U.S. Embassy Lima, Peru)
Unit 3230, Box 381
DPO AA 34031
Tel: (511) 618-2491, 434-3042  Fax: (511) 434-3043
Email: Aglima@fas.usda.gov
Staff:
  • Vacant, Regional Agricultural Counselor
  • Kirsten Luxbacher, Regional Agricultural Attaché
  • Gaspar Nolte, Senior Agricultural Specialist
  • Alvaro Loza, Agricultural Marketing Specialist
  • Miluska Camacho, Agricultural Marketing Assistant
U.S. Department of Agriculture
1400 Independence Avenue, S.W. - MS 1071
Washington, D.C. 20250
Vacant, Western Hemisphere Area Director, Office of Foreign Service Operations
Email:
Tel: (202) 720-3223; Fax: (202) 720-5183
 
U.S. Department of Agriculture/ Foreign Agricultural Service
Trade Assistance and Promotion Office
Tel: (202) 720-3935
Peru produces approximately 240,000 metric tons (MT) of soft wheat annually, used locally for traditional foods such soups and pourees, and is not milled. Most wheat is processed into flour for bread and pasta. The U.S. market share in 2018 was 38%. Other important suppliers are Argentina and Canada. Wheat imports into Peru are duty-free. An 18% value-added tax remains in place.
Product Statistics & Data (PS&D) Code: Hard Wheat (1000 MT—not USD)
Total Market Size = (Total Local Production + Imports) – Exports
 
Peruvian textile and apparel exports are undergoing a severe crisis due to competition from other countries such as Vietnam. Value of exports is expected to reach $1.9 billion in 2019. The United States - Peru Trade Promotion Agreement (PTPA) grants duty-free access to Peruvian textiles.
Product Statistics & Data (PS&D) Code: Cotton (1000 MT)
Peru imports corn from the United States and Argentina. Corn from all origins is imported into Peru duty-free. However, due to the PTPA, Peru cannot assess the price band levy within the United States’ tariff-rate-quota (TRQ) for U.S. corn. Yellow corn in Peru is used mainly for poultry production. At about 47 kilograms per capita, the consumption rate of poultry is one of the highest in the region. Another good export prospect is Dried Distillers Grain.
Product Statistics & Data (PS&D) Code: Yellow Corn (1000 MT)
Peru imports soybean meal primarily for poultry feed. Bolivia was the leading soybean meal exporter to Peru in calendar year (CY) 2018 . Soybean meal from all origins enters Peru duty-free
Product Statistics & Data (PS&D) Code: Soybean Meal (1000 MT)
 2016201720182019 Estimated
Total Local Production2112
Total Exports0000
Total Imports1,1001,2551,3301,500
Imports from the U.S.215250254600
Total Market Size1102125613311502
Total whey imports into Peru reported an increase of 3% in 2017 that regain market share mainly driven by a fall in the supply from EU suppliers. Imports from the United States experienced an upturn and grew 20% in 2017 compared with 2016 due to higher prices than other competitors from EU and from the region such as Chile. The U.S. imports market share remained in second position accounting for 28% of total imports while Chile accounted for 53% in 2017. The whey market continues a variable trend over the last three years, mainly price-driven. Local sources report a similar performance of the sector throughout 2018 due to uncertainties in animal feed growth.
Product Statistics & Data (PS&D) Code: Whey (MT)
The food processing and food service industries are main destinations for cheese products. The consolidation of franchises as well as new players in the market is pushing up cheese imports that totaled 6,228 MT in 2017. The PTPA provides a TRQ of 2,500 MT with a 12% increase per year. Currently the quota is 6,933 MT.
Product Statistics & Data (PS&D) Code: Cheese (MT)
Peru’s beef and offal market size sector decreased 2.5% in 2017 with respect to the previous year due to lower domestic production. Peru’s stellar economic performance over the last 15 years has been instrumental in driving consumer preferences towards high-quality products. Almost 80% of U.S. beef exports go through the food service channel which represents 6% of GDP. U.S. beef and offal exports have experienced a recovery during the first three months of the year.
Product Statistics & Data (PS&D) Code: Beef and Offal (MT)
 2016201720182019 Estimated
Total Local Production235,929235,730228,658230,000
Total Exports313126105
Total Imports18,51317,83918,63218,750
Imports from the U.S.5,1054,6086,4946,500
Total Market Size254,129253,443247,280248,745
The pet food market offers growth possibilities since only 30% of Peruvian dogs and cats are fed with adequate pet food. Three companies dominate the pet food market, in the following order of largest to smallest market share: Intesa, Nestlé and Mars. Eighty percent of total imports were of dog food and 20% of cat food. Ninety-five percent consisted of bagged food (pellets) and five percent were canned/wet products. Sales at veterinary clinics and pet shops are important channels for premium, therapeutic, and wet products.
Product Statistics & Data (PS&D) Code: Pet Food (MT)
*OECS Data
Web Resources
Asociación de Industriales Lácteos
(Dairy Product Producers Association)
Sociedad Nacional de Industrias
Los Laureles 365 San Isidro
Lima 27 - Peru
Tel.: (511) 442-1218
E-mail: correo@perulactea.com
Rolando Piskulich, President
Asociación Peruana de Porcicultores
(Pork Producers Association)
Pomalca 351 Urb. Centro Comercial Monterrico, Surco
Lima – 33, Perú
Tel.: (511) 436-3729, 436-4168
E-mail: info@asoporci.org.pe
Guillermo Vidal, President
Ana Maria Trelles, General Manager
Asociación Peruana de Avicultura
(Poultry Producers Association)
Av. Esmeralda 255 Chacarilla del Estanque, San Borja
Lima – 33, Perú
Tel.: (511) 372-1540
E-mail: apacomunicationes@apa.org.pe
Apolonio Suarez, President
Mario Berrocal, General Manager
Asociación de Ganaderos Lecheros del Peru (AGALEP)
(Dairy Producers Association)
Mateo Pumacahua No. 877, Oficina 306 Jesus Maria
Lim– 11, Peru
Tel: (511) 423-4642 / (501) 431-0549
E-mail: agalep@infonegocio.net.pe
Hector Guevara, Manager
 
Comité de Molinos de Trigo
(Wheat Millers Committee)
Los Laureles 365 San Isidro
Lima – 27, Peru
Tel.: (511) 616 4444, ext. 131 and (511) 442-2460
E-mail: adaly@sni.org.pe
Alejandro Daly, President
 
U.S. Department of Agriculture/ Foreign Agricultural Service (FAS)
(U.S. Embassy Lima, Peru)
Unit 3230, Box 381
DPO AA 34031
Tel: (511) 618-2491, 434-3042  Fax: (511) 434-3043
Email: Aglima@fas.usda.gov
Staff:
  • Vacant, Regional Agricultural Counselor
  • Kirsten Luxbacher, Regional Agricultural Attaché
  • Gaspar Nolte, Senior Agricultural Specialist
  • Alvaro Loza, Agricultural Marketing Specialist
  • Miluska Camacho, Agricultural Marketing Assistant
U.S. Department of Agriculture
1400 Independence Avenue, S.W. - MS 1071
Washington, D.C. 20250
Vacant, Western Hemisphere Area Director, Office of Foreign Service Operations
Email:
Tel: (202) 720-3223; Fax: (202) 720-5183
 
U.S. Department of Agriculture/ Foreign Agricultural Service
Trade Assistance and Promotion Office
Tel: (202) 720-3935
 2016201720182019 Estimated
Total Local Production37,27538,63443,27045,000
Total Exports2,0592,7042,7672, 900
Total Imports18,55021,95823,02624,000
Imports from the U.S.4,2894,5034,7755,000
Total Market Size53,76657,88863,52966,100

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