Manufacturing industry
april 2025
In April 2025, the manufacturing GDP contracted by 2.9% year-on-year, mainly due to a decline in primary manufacturing (-6.2%). The slight decrease in non-primary manufacturing (-1.5%) also contributed, influenced by fewer productive workdays due to the Easter holiday.
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Fishing Sector
april 2025
In April, the fisheries GDP contracted by 24.3% year-over-year, primarily due to a 43.4% decline in anchoveta catches for Indirect Human Consumption (IHC). In contrast, landings for Direct Human Consumption (DHC) rose by 63.9%, reaching 151.4 thousand metric tons.
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Aquaculture
march 2025
In March 2025, the harvest reached 7,177, representing an 18% year-on-year increase. This result was mainly due to the rise in the harvest of scallops (+80.2%) and shrimp (+39.3%).
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Domestic Trade
march 2025
In March 2025, domestic trade sales experienced a 6% year-over-year growth, reaching 4.41 billion. This result was mainly attributed to the positive performance of department stores, supermarkets, home equipment stores, and pharmacies, due to an increase in domestic demand of around 4%.
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Sectoral Studies
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Current Information
Today's Highlights
01. MSMEs in numbers
Micro, small and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs) account for 99.4% of the business sector in Peru. These enterprises are not only a crucial component of the business structure but also make a significant contribution to the Gross Domestic Product (GDP), accounting for 30% of the national wealth.
MSMEs employ 60.4% of the Economically Active Population, underscoring their economic significance and establishing them as one of the principal drivers of employment in the country.
03. Top Sectors of the Export Manufacturing Industry
Primary Metals
| Top | Company | % Share of Exports |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | SOUTHERN PERU COPPER CORPORATION, SUCURSAL DEL PERU | 13.6% |
| 2 | MINSUR S. A. | 5.6% |
| 3 | MINERA YANACOCHA S.R.L. | 4.5% |
| 4 | PROCESADORA SUDAMERICANA S R L | 4.2% |
| 5 | NEXA RESOURCES CAJAMARQUILLA S.A. | 3.9% |
Food and Beverages
| Top | Enterprises | % Share of Exports |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | TECNOLOGICA DE ALIMENTOS S.A. | 8.1% |
| 2 | PESQUERA EXALMAR S.A.A. | 5.7% |
| 3 | CORPORACION PESQUERA INCA S.A.C. | 5.2% |
| 4 | MACHU PICCHU FOODS S.A.C. | 5.1% |
| 5 | PESQUERA DIAMANTE S.A. | 3.5% |
Chemicals
| Top | Enterprises | % Share of Exports |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | QUIMPAC S.A. | 8.2% |
| 2 | PRODUCTOS NATURALES DE EXPORTACION S.A. - PRONEX S.A. | 5.2% |
| 3 | ZINC INDUSTRIAS NACIONALES S A | 5.0% |
| 4 | SOUTHERN PERU COPPER CORPORATION | 4.9% |
| 5 | OTERRA S.A. | 4.4% |
Textiles
| Top | Enterprises | % Share of Exports |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | MICHELL Y CIA S.A. | 22.2% |
| 2 | INCA TOPS S.A. | 10.7% |
| 3 | FITESA PERU S.A.C. | 5.2% |
| 4 | TEXTILES CAMONES S.A. BIC | 4.9% |
| 5 | SUDAMERICANA DE FIBRAS S.A. | 4.5% |
Rubber and Plastics
| Top | Enterprises | % Share of Exports |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | OPP FILM S.A. | 21.1% |
| 2 | PERUPLAST S.A. | 8.8% |
| 3 | COMPAIA GOODYEAR DEL PERU S.A. | 7.8% |
| 4 | SAN MIGUEL INDUSTRIAS PET S.A. | 6.3% |
| 5 | EMUSA PERU S.A.C. | 5.6% |
Share of Manufactured Product Exports by Continent, 2023
04. Access to Financing
05. The Role of Women Entrepreneurs
1 002 394
enterprises are led by women
99.5%
are MSE
53.3%
work in the retail sector
37.3%
They belong to the Services sector and 7% to Manufacturing
06. Regions in Numbers
07. Sectoral Research Studies
08. Proceso de adhesión del Perú
38 Economías ya son parte de la OCDE
“OCDE: mejores políticas para una vida mejor“
La Organización para la Cooperación y el Desarrollo Económico (OCDE) es un foro único donde los gobiernos de 38 economías se reúnen para encontrar soluciones a desafíos comunes, desarrollar pautas y estándares globales, e identificar las mejores prácticas para promover mejores políticas públicas..
Peru is being evaluated by 24 OECD committees.
PRODUCE representa a Perú ante el Comité de Pesca (COFI). Hasta ahora, PRODUCE ha respondido requerimientos de información planteados por 13 comités en diversos temas.
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