Monthly trade report
Peru imports: March 2026
Peru imported US$6.01 billion of goods in March 2026, up 21.1% from February 2026, according to Peru customs (SUNAT) data compiled by CargoFax.
- Imports, March 2026
- US$6.01 billion
- vs February 2026
- +21.1%
Fuel and truck purchases lifted Peru's imports 21.1% in March
Refined fuels (HS 2710) set the pace in March 2026: imports rose 51.6% from February to US$725 million, 12.1% of everything Peru brought in. Crude petroleum (HS 2709) added 28.2%, to US$309 million. Together, mineral fuels (HS 27) reached US$1.08 billion, 18.0% of the total.
Total imports came to US$6.01 billion (CIF), a rise of 21.1% from February's US$4.96 billion. Vehicles (HS 87) grew 32.0% to US$678 million, with trucks and pickups (HS 8704) up 46.5% to US$226 million, level with passenger cars (HS 8703) at US$226 million. Precious metal ores and concentrates (HS 2616) climbed to US$188 million from US$70.0 million.
Not everything rose. Soybean oil (HS 1507) fell 72.1% to US$25.8 million, and soybean meal (HS 2304) declined 17.2%.
The United States gained ground as a supplier, up 39.1% to US$1.12 billion, or 18.6% of the total. China remained first at US$1.77 billion, though its share eased to 29.5%. From January to March, imports totaled US$13.4 billion, with January covering only part of the month.
What the data shows: March imports were broadly higher than February's, with fuels and trucks accounting for much of the gain. With only two full months available, it is too early to tell a seasonal pattern from a lasting shift.
Month at a glance
| Metric | March 2026 | February 2026 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Import value (US$) | 6,009,185,553 | 4,963,363,043 | +21.1% |
| Weight (tonnes) | 4,333,962 | 3,654,447 | +18.6% |
| Records | 1,313,075 | 1,090,151 | +20.4% |
| Importers | 14,470 | 12,893 | +12.2% |
What did Peru import in March 2026?
By HS chapter
| HS | Category | Value (US$) | Share | vs Feb 2026 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 27 | Mineral fuels and oils | 1,079,483,251 | 18.0% | +41.9% |
| 84 | Machinery and computers | 765,703,368 | 12.7% | +9.2% |
| 87 | Vehicles and parts | 678,045,590 | 11.3% | +32.0% |
| 85 | Electrical equipment | 482,133,930 | 8.0% | +7.7% |
| 39 | Plastics | 225,825,219 | 3.8% | +20.5% |
| 26 | Ores | 210,946,721 | 3.5% | +89.6% |
| 10 | Cereals | 177,561,087 | 3.0% | +17.0% |
| 72 | Iron and steel | 172,769,502 | 2.9% | -3.9% |
| 38 | Miscellaneous chemical products | 120,735,277 | 2.0% | +27.7% |
| 30 | Pharmaceutical products | 120,376,396 | 2.0% | +10.2% |
By product (HS4)
| HS | Product | Value (US$) | Share | vs Feb 2026 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2710 | Refined petroleum fuels | 725,462,511 | 12.1% | +51.6% |
| 2709 | Crude petroleum | 308,801,208 | 5.1% | +28.2% |
| 8704 | Trucks and pickups | 226,135,466 | 3.8% | +46.5% |
| 8703 | Passenger cars | 226,043,992 | 3.8% | +15.7% |
| 8517 | Phones and network equipment | 193,690,560 | 3.2% | -5.2% |
| 2616 | Precious metal ores and concentrates | 187,515,716 | 3.1% | +168.0% |
| 8471 | Computers | 102,523,895 | 1.7% | +2.5% |
| 1005 | Maize | 100,347,227 | 1.7% | +0.7% |
| 8429 | Bulldozers, graders, levellers, scrapers, angledozers,... | 97,876,847 | 1.6% | +21.4% |
| 3004 | Packaged medicines | 76,091,493 | 1.3% | +41.4% |
What went up, what went down
Biggest increases
Refined petroleum fuels (HS 2710) rose US$247 million from February 2026, the largest increase of any product, to US$725 million.
| HS | Product | Prior month | This month | Change | % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2710 | Refined petroleum fuels | 478,389,977 | 725,462,511 | +247,072,534 | +51.6% |
| 2616 | Precious metal ores and concentrates | 69,961,934 | 187,515,716 | +117,553,782 | +168.0% |
| 8704 | Trucks and pickups | 154,367,207 | 226,135,466 | +71,768,259 | +46.5% |
| 2709 | Crude petroleum | 240,837,614 | 308,801,208 | +67,963,594 | +28.2% |
| 3102 | Nitrogen fertilizers | 20,203,013 | 54,213,296 | +34,010,283 | +168.3% |
Biggest decreases
The largest decrease was in soybean oil (HS 1507), down 72.1% from February 2026.
| HS | Product | Prior month | This month | Change | % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1507 | Soybean oil | 92,227,428 | 25,768,229 | -66,459,199 | -72.1% |
| 8517 | Phones and network equipment | 204,335,092 | 193,690,560 | -10,644,532 | -5.2% |
| 2304 | Soybean meal | 58,590,468 | 48,530,731 | -10,059,737 | -17.2% |
| 7214 | Iron or non-alloy steel | 27,975,430 | 19,421,643 | -8,553,787 | -30.6% |
| 3002 | Vaccines, blood, and immunological products | 44,086,182 | 35,533,950 | -8,552,232 | -19.4% |
Where did Peru's imports come from?
| Origin | Value (US$) | Share | vs Feb 2026 |
|---|---|---|---|
| China | 1,773,580,097 | 29.5% | +10.5% |
| United States | 1,115,773,508 | 18.6% | +39.1% |
| Brazil | 411,252,430 | 6.8% | +34.6% |
| Colombia | 266,287,834 | 4.4% | +53.5% |
| Argentina | 219,889,629 | 3.7% | -19.9% |
| Ecuador | 210,073,028 | 3.5% | +88.2% |
| Canada | 198,772,527 | 3.3% | +34.7% |
| Chile | 142,002,088 | 2.4% | +9.8% |
| Mexico | 138,899,358 | 2.3% | +20.3% |
| India | 137,360,572 | 2.3% | +34.5% |
Ports of entry
| Port | Value (US$) | Share | vs Feb 2026 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Callao seaport | 4,186,199,224 | 69.7% | +22.3% |
| Callao airport (Lima) | 622,394,597 | 10.4% | +6.4% |
| Mollendo/Matarani port | 245,894,894 | 4.1% | +33.7% |
| Chancay port | 146,734,914 | 2.4% | -2.3% |
| Tacna | 137,909,196 | 2.3% | +46.8% |
How did imports arrive: by sea, air, or land?
| Transport mode | Value (US$) | Share | vs Feb 2026 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sea | 5,127,751,780 | 85.3% | +22.9% |
| Air | 622,433,019 | 10.4% | +6.4% |
| Land | 256,629,850 | 4.3% | +23.9% |
| Other (pipelines, post) | 2,370,904 | 0.0% | >+999% |
Sea: top products, partners, and carriers
| # | Product | Origin |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Refined petroleum fuels 14.1% | China 30.9% |
| 2 | Crude petroleum 6.0% | United States 19.7% |
| 3 | Passenger cars 4.4% | Brazil 5.7% |
Air: top products, partners, and carriers
| # | Product | Origin | Carrier |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Phones and network equipment 23.5% | China 27.7% | DHL AERO EXPRESO (D5) 9.6% |
| 2 | Computers 7.6% | United States 16.2% | AIR CANADA (AC) 6.3% |
| 3 | Packaged medicines 6.9% | Vietnam 8.4% | KLM (KL) 6.1% |
Land: top products, partners, and carriers
| # | Product | Origin |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Trucks and pickups 11.9% | Brazil 35.8% |
| 2 | (other than tractors of heading no 8709) 10.3% | Bolivia 23.3% |
| 3 | Soybean meal 8.1% | Chile 10.9% |
Which import routes carried the most?
| # | Route | Value (US$) | Share | vs Feb 2026 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Shanghai (CN) → Callao seaport | 339,243,079 | 5.6% | +1.0% |
| 2 | Ningbo (CN) → Callao seaport | 220,368,707 | 3.7% | +19.8% |
| 3 | Santos (BR) → Callao seaport | 211,355,656 | 3.5% | +37.9% |
| 4 | Houston (US) → Callao seaport | 210,135,990 | 3.5% | +16.3% |
| 5 | Qingdao (CN) → Callao seaport | 162,882,332 | 2.7% | +0.2% |
| 6 | Miami (US) → Callao airport (Lima) | 155,862,356 | 2.6% | -4.8% |
| 7 | Buenaventura (CO) → Callao seaport | 128,527,205 | 2.1% | +37.4% |
| 8 | CAVAN (Canada) → Callao seaport | 121,745,412 | 2.0% | +29.9% |
| 9 | ECESM (Ecuador) → Talara port | 116,706,755 | 1.9% | +104.4% |
| 10 | Barranquilla (CO) → Callao seaport | 107,720,011 | 1.8% | new |
Top importers in March 2026
14,470 importers received shipments this month. See who they are, what they bought, and from whom in Explorer.
| # | Importer | Value |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Importer, HS 27 mineral fuels and oils | |
| 2 | Importer, HS 27 mineral fuels and oils | |
| 3 | Importer, HS 27 mineral fuels and oils | |
| 4 | Importer, HS 26 ores | |
| 5 | Importer, HS 27 mineral fuels and oils | |
| 6 | Importer, HS 27 mineral fuels and oils | |
| 7 | Importer, HS 84 machinery and computers | |
| 8 | Importer, HS 87 vehicles and parts |
12-month trend
| Month | Value (US$) | Records |
|---|---|---|
| Jan 2026 | 2,448,941,939 | 574,244 |
| Feb 2026 | 4,963,363,043 | 1,090,151 |
| Mar 2026 | 6,009,185,553 | 1,313,075 |
What looks unusual this month?
These changes may reflect a few large shipments, late records, or a classification change rather than a trend. Check them in the records before quoting them.
- HS 1201 (soybeans) went from US$1.43 million to US$21.4 million. Treat with caution: jumps this size often reflect a few large transactions or a classification change.
- HS 2530 (mineral substances not elsewhere specified or included) went from US$268,000 to US$7.41 million. Treat with caution: jumps this size often reflect a few large transactions or a classification change.
- HS 7408 (copper wire) went from US$17,900 to US$5.87 million. Treat with caution: jumps this size often reflect a few large transactions or a classification change.
Peru import facts, March 2026
- Peru imported US$6.01 billion of goods in March 2026, up 21.1% from February 2026.
- Refined petroleum fuels (HS 2710) was the top product heading, at US$725 million.
- Refined petroleum fuels (HS 2710) rose US$247 million from February 2026, the largest increase of any product, to US$725 million.
- The largest decrease was in soybean oil (HS 1507), down 72.1% from February 2026.
Methodology
Peru customs (SUNAT) import declarations. Import values are declared CIF values in US dollars. Categories follow the Harmonized System. Records are customs line items; importers are distinct importers with a record in the month. The latest month may be revised as late records arrive. No year-over-year comparison: CargoFax Peru data in this series starts in January 2026. The period table leaves out a comparison that reaches before January 2026, when the series starts, or that includes a month not used as a base. Year to date is compared with the same months a year earlier. Records are SUNAT import declarations, one record per declaration series. Values are CIF in US dollars (FOB plus freight and insurance). CargoFax records for Peru start on 19 January 2026, so these reports compare months within 2026. Each record names the Peruvian importer with its RUC tax ID. Carriers are identified only for air cargo (IATA airline codes); shipping-company codes have no public name table. Customs office 370 is the port of Chancay. This report covers Peru imports.
FAQ
Peru trade, March 2026: frequently asked questions
How much did Peru import in March 2026?
Peru imported US$6.01 billion (CIF) in March 2026, up 21.1% from February 2026, according to CargoFax customs records.
What does Peru import?
In March 2026, Peru's largest imports were refined petroleum fuels (HS 2710, US$725 million), crude petroleum (HS 2709, US$309 million), and trucks and pickups (HS 8704, US$226 million). The largest HS chapter was mineral fuels and oils, with 18.0% of the total.
Where does Peru import from?
The top origin countries for Peru's imports in March 2026 were China (29.5%), the United States (18.6%), and Brazil (6.8%), by share of value.
Are Peru's imports going up or down?
From January 2026 to March 2026, they totaled US$13.4 billion.
How do goods reach Peru: by sea, air, or land?
In March 2026, sea freight carried 85.3%, air freight carried 10.4%, and land freight carried 4.3% of Peru's imports by value.
What are Peru's main ports of entry?
In March 2026, Peru's main points of entry were Callao seaport with 69.7%, Callao airport (Lima) with 10.4%, and Mollendo/Matarani port with 4.1% of imports.
How many companies import into Peru?
14,470 distinct importers appear in Peru's customs records for March 2026. Their names are available to subscribers in Atlas Explorer.
Where can I get Peru import and export data?
CargoFax publishes this Peru trade report free every month. The Peru customs records behind it, with company names, HS codes, countries, and ports, are searchable in Atlas Explorer and available in bulk through Files.
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