Peru Agro-Exports Grow Only 1.9% by August, Lagging Previous Years

Peruvian agro-exports reached US$8,005 million from January to August 2026, a modest 1.9% growth, trailing prior years' advances. ADEX warns that El Niño threatens northern crops, while lower production and international prices hit cocoa exports. The slowdown signals weakening external demand and climate risk for Peru's key export sector.