Monthly trade report
Peru imports: April 2026
In April 2026, Peru imported US$6.24 billion of goods, up 3.9% from March 2026, according to Peru customs (SUNAT) data compiled by CargoFax.
- Imports, April 2026
- US$6.24 billion
- vs March 2026
- +3.9%
Crude oil and US suppliers led a modest rise in April imports
Crude petroleum (HS 2709) imports rose 33.1% in April 2026 to US$411 million, the sharpest gain among Peru's largest products. Refined fuels (HS 2710) edged up 9.3% to US$793 million, and mineral fuels as a whole (HS 27) reached US$1.27 billion, 20.4% of the month's value.
Overall, Peru imported US$6.24 billion (CIF), a modest increase of 3.9% from March. Vehicles kept climbing: trucks and pickups (HS 8704) rose 24.9% to US$283 million and passenger cars (HS 8703) 16.9% to US$264 million. Phones and network equipment (HS 8517) recovered 30.0% to US$252 million.
The clearest shift was in origins. Imports from the United States rose 24.7% to US$1.39 billion, lifting its share to 22.3%, while China grew a modest 4.9% to US$1.86 billion (29.8%). Argentina added 54.5%, to US$340 million.
Some lines moved the other way. Wheat (HS 1001) fell 66.0% to US$24.5 million, and precious metal ores and concentrates (HS 2616) dropped 40.0% to US$113 million.
From February to April, imports totaled US$17.2 billion. Callao's seaport handled 67.4% of the value.
What the data shows: April continued the steady climb seen since February, with fuels, vehicles and US-origin goods gaining most. The data does not show why US suppliers gained share, and one month is not enough to call it a trend.
Month at a glance
| Metric | April 2026 | March 2026 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Import value (US$) | 6,244,561,113 | 6,009,185,553 | +3.9% |
| Weight (tonnes) | 3,925,331 | 4,333,962 | -9.4% |
| Records | 1,238,775 | 1,313,075 | -5.7% |
| Importers | 13,569 | 14,470 | -6.2% |
What did Peru import in April 2026?
By HS chapter
| HS | Category | Value (US$) | Share | vs Mar 2026 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 27 | Mineral fuels and oils | 1,273,635,934 | 20.4% | +18.0% |
| 84 | Machinery and computers | 773,095,901 | 12.4% | +1.0% |
| 87 | Vehicles and parts | 765,169,950 | 12.3% | +12.8% |
| 85 | Electrical equipment | 561,789,515 | 9.0% | +16.5% |
| 39 | Plastics | 224,742,037 | 3.6% | -0.5% |
| 72 | Iron and steel | 211,419,895 | 3.4% | +22.4% |
| 26 | Ores | 142,364,993 | 2.3% | -32.5% |
| 73 | Iron and steel articles | 127,825,305 | 2.0% | +10.4% |
| 10 | Cereals | 124,440,659 | 2.0% | -29.9% |
| 40 | Rubber | 112,742,901 | 1.8% | +24.6% |
By product (HS4)
| HS | Product | Value (US$) | Share | vs Mar 2026 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2710 | Refined petroleum fuels | 792,807,685 | 12.7% | +9.3% |
| 2709 | Crude petroleum | 410,972,413 | 6.6% | +33.1% |
| 8704 | Trucks and pickups | 282,521,060 | 4.5% | +24.9% |
| 8703 | Passenger cars | 264,284,738 | 4.2% | +16.9% |
| 8517 | Phones and network equipment | 251,864,558 | 4.0% | +30.0% |
| 8471 | Computers | 119,953,855 | 1.9% | +17.0% |
| 2616 | Precious metal ores and concentrates | 112,540,931 | 1.8% | -40.0% |
| 8429 | Bulldozers, graders, levellers, scrapers, angledozers,... | 99,346,104 | 1.6% | +1.5% |
| 1507 | Soybean oil | 98,267,196 | 1.6% | +281.4% |
| 1005 | Maize | 84,437,532 | 1.4% | -15.9% |
What went up, what went down
Biggest increases
The largest increase came from crude petroleum (HS 2709): US$102 million more than in March 2026, up 33.1%.
| HS | Product | Prior month | This month | Change | % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2709 | Crude petroleum | 308,801,208 | 410,972,413 | +102,171,205 | +33.1% |
| 1507 | Soybean oil | 25,768,229 | 98,267,196 | +72,498,967 | +281.4% |
| 2710 | Refined petroleum fuels | 725,462,511 | 792,807,685 | +67,345,174 | +9.3% |
| 8517 | Phones and network equipment | 193,690,560 | 251,864,558 | +58,173,998 | +30.0% |
| 8704 | Trucks and pickups | 226,135,466 | 282,521,060 | +56,385,594 | +24.9% |
Biggest decreases
Precious metal ores and concentrates (HS 2616) fell by US$75.0 million from March 2026, more than any other product.
| HS | Product | Prior month | This month | Change | % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2616 | Precious metal ores and concentrates | 187,515,716 | 112,540,931 | -74,974,785 | -40.0% |
| 1001 | Wheat | 71,885,879 | 24,460,181 | -47,425,698 | -66.0% |
| 3826 | Biodiesel and mixtures thereof | 31,455,255 | 759 | -31,454,496 | -100.0% |
| 7204 | Ferrous waste and scrap | 36,569,487 | 14,565,880 | -22,003,607 | -60.2% |
| 3602 | Prepared explosives, other than propellent powders | 30,865,005 | 10,237,470 | -20,627,535 | -66.8% |
Where did Peru's imports come from?
| Origin | Value (US$) | Share | vs Mar 2026 |
|---|---|---|---|
| China | 1,860,947,256 | 29.8% | +4.9% |
| United States | 1,391,751,240 | 22.3% | +24.7% |
| Brazil | 398,073,729 | 6.4% | -3.2% |
| Argentina | 339,668,733 | 5.4% | +54.5% |
| Colombia | 192,263,195 | 3.1% | -27.8% |
| India | 152,067,756 | 2.4% | +10.7% |
| Mexico | 147,396,888 | 2.4% | +6.1% |
| Chile | 138,998,822 | 2.2% | -2.1% |
| Germany | 133,293,045 | 2.1% | +0.8% |
| Ecuador | 115,287,508 | 1.8% | -45.1% |
Ports of entry
| Port | Value (US$) | Share | vs Mar 2026 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Callao seaport | 4,207,335,137 | 67.4% | +0.5% |
| Callao airport (Lima) | 655,622,312 | 10.5% | +5.3% |
| Pisco port | 243,874,009 | 3.9% | +85.7% |
| Chancay port | 238,616,468 | 3.8% | +62.6% |
| Paita port | 207,993,300 | 3.3% | +116.2% |
How did imports arrive: by sea, air, or land?
| Transport mode | Value (US$) | Share | vs Mar 2026 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sea | 5,329,816,293 | 85.4% | +3.9% |
| Air | 655,622,312 | 10.5% | +5.3% |
| Land | 259,108,470 | 4.1% | +1.0% |
| Other (pipelines, post) | 14,038 | 0.0% | -99.4% |
Sea: top products, partners, and carriers
| # | Product | Origin |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Refined petroleum fuels 14.9% | China 30.5% |
| 2 | Crude petroleum 7.7% | United States 24.3% |
| 3 | Passenger cars 5.0% | Argentina 6.2% |
Air: top products, partners, and carriers
| # | Product | Origin | Carrier |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Phones and network equipment 28.6% | China 32.1% | DHL AERO EXPRESO (D5) 10.2% |
| 2 | Computers 9.1% | United States 13.5% | AIR CANADA (AC) 9.3% |
| 3 | Packaged medicines 5.0% | Vietnam 9.3% | KLM (KL) 5.6% |
Land: top products, partners, and carriers
| # | Product | Origin |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Trucks and pickups 12.9% | Brazil 33.9% |
| 2 | Soybean meal 8.4% | Bolivia 24.5% |
| 3 | Soybean oil 7.8% | China 8.8% |
Which import routes carried the most?
| # | Route | Value (US$) | Share | vs Mar 2026 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Shanghai (CN) → Callao seaport | 377,623,911 | 6.0% | +11.3% |
| 2 | Houston (US) → Callao seaport | 198,683,633 | 3.2% | -5.4% |
| 3 | Miami (US) → Callao airport (Lima) | 165,551,456 | 2.7% | +6.2% |
| 4 | Ningbo (CN) → Callao seaport | 165,354,481 | 2.6% | -25.0% |
| 5 | Qingdao (CN) → Callao seaport | 165,304,030 | 2.6% | +1.5% |
| 6 | USTXT (United States) → Callao seaport | 138,278,891 | 2.2% | +152.8% |
| 7 | Miami (US) → Callao seaport | 113,729,021 | 1.8% | +9.6% |
| 8 | BRACX (Brazil) → Callao seaport | 109,343,416 | 1.8% | new |
| 9 | Shekou (CN) → Callao seaport | 104,245,974 | 1.7% | +13.6% |
| 10 | Buenaventura (CO) → Callao seaport | 100,267,710 | 1.6% | -22.0% |
Top importers in April 2026
13,569 importers received shipments this month. See who they are, what they bought, and from whom in Explorer.
| # | Importer | Value |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Importer, HS 27 mineral fuels and oils | |
| 2 | Importer, HS 27 mineral fuels and oils | |
| 3 | Importer, HS 27 mineral fuels and oils | |
| 4 | Importer, HS 27 mineral fuels and oils | |
| 5 | Importer, HS 84 machinery and computers | |
| 6 | Importer, HS 87 vehicles and parts | |
| 7 | Importer, HS 27 mineral fuels and oils | |
| 8 | Importer, HS 26 ores |
12-month trend
| Month | Value (US$) | 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 |
| Apr 2026 | 6,244,561,113 | 1,238,775 |
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 1507 (soybean oil) went from US$25.8 million to US$98.3 million. Treat with caution: jumps this size often reflect a few large transactions or a classification change.
- HS 7207 (iron or non-alloy steel) went from US$124,000 to US$8.31 million. Treat with caution: jumps this size often reflect a few large transactions or a classification change.
- HS 1003 (barley) went from US$48,000 to US$6.87 million. Treat with caution: jumps this size often reflect a few large transactions or a classification change.
Peru import facts, April 2026
- In April 2026, Peru imported US$6.24 billion of goods, up 3.9% from March 2026.
- No product heading was larger than refined petroleum fuels (HS 2710), at US$793 million.
- The largest increase came from crude petroleum (HS 2709): US$102 million more than in March 2026, up 33.1%.
- Precious metal ores and concentrates (HS 2616) fell by US$75.0 million from March 2026, more than any other product.
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, April 2026: frequently asked questions
How much did Peru import in April 2026?
Peru imported US$6.24 billion (CIF) in April 2026, up 3.9% from March 2026, according to CargoFax customs records.
What does Peru import?
In April 2026, Peru's largest imports were refined petroleum fuels (HS 2710, US$793 million), crude petroleum (HS 2709, US$411 million), and trucks and pickups (HS 8704, US$283 million). The largest HS chapter was mineral fuels and oils, with 20.4% of the total.
Where does Peru import from?
The top origin countries for Peru's imports in April 2026 were China (29.8%), the United States (22.3%), and Brazil (6.4%), by share of value.
Are Peru's imports going up or down?
From February 2026 to April 2026, they totaled US$17.2 billion.
How do goods reach Peru: by sea, air, or land?
In April 2026, sea freight carried 85.4%, air freight carried 10.5%, and land freight carried 4.1% of Peru's imports by value.
What are Peru's main ports of entry?
In April 2026, Peru's main points of entry were Callao seaport with 67.4%, Callao airport (Lima) with 10.5%, and Pisco port with 3.9% of imports.
How many companies import into Peru?
13,569 distinct importers appear in Peru's customs records for April 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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