Excerpted from the Peru Career Guide

International trade – import and export - is a crucial segment of Peru's economy. Year-over-year, exports grew by 21 percent last month. Peru is a major exporter of minerals, crude oil and petroleum products, coffee, asparagus and clothing. Industry experts anticipate 40,000 new jobs will be generated over the next decade by new free trade agreements. Overall, experts predict Peru will export more than 50 million USD worth of goods this year, despite the shaky global economy.

Organizations / Trade Associations

Peruvian Export Promotion Agency
Asociacion de Exportadores (ADEX)
Exporters Association
http://www.adexperu.org.pe (Spanish, English)
The Exporters Association (ADEX) was founded in 1973 to represent and provide services for its members, which include exporters, importers, and companies or individuals involved in providing services related to foreign trade. The website provides information about job fairs in Peru, information from international seminars, events and courses about exporting.

Exporters Association (ADEX)
Av. Javier Prado Este 2875 San Borja
Lima, Perú
Tel: +51-1-618-3333
Fax: +51-1-618-3355
Email: sac1@adexperu.org.pe

Publications

Adex - Peru Exporta Magazine
http://www.adexperu.org.pe/ (Spanish)
This magazine contains information about the economy of exports, new opportunities for exporters, monthly statistics and the most important exporting firms in the country. Its objective is to promote international trade and investment, develop exportable supply and contribute to the competitiveness of companies through union advocacy, counseling, training and innovation in order to generate profits.

Peru Export – Adex Magazine
Av. Javier Prado Este 2875, San Borja
Tel: +51-1-618-3333
Email: sac1@adexperu.org.pe

Other Resources

Ministerio de Comercio Exterior y Turismo (MINCETUR)
Ministry of International Trade and Tourism
http://www.mincetur.gob.pe (Spanish)
This is the official government website of the entity that regulates and promotes international trade and tourism. Historical information is available about international trade and one can find information about tourism, including maps. There is also a map of Peruvian products and places where they are produced and sold.

Ministry of International Trade and Tourism
Calle Uno 050 Urb. Córpac San Isidro
Lima, Perú
Tel: +51-1-513-6100

This is just a short sample of what you’ll find in over 100 pages of information in the complete Peru Guide.