From 2022-Q2 to 2025-Q1, Peru’s Upstream Copper Industry exports grew steadily, reaching about 6.61 million USD in 2025-Q1, while Upstream Zinc Industry exports rose more modestly to around 635,000 USD. Copper exports hit their lowest at 4.79 million USD and highest at 6.61 million USD, showing minor ups and downs across the period. Zinc exports fluctuated between 548,000 USD and 787,000 USD, starting with slight decreases and finishing with modest rises. The overall growth rate was 3.0% for copper but -1.9% for zinc. Correlation between the two was weak and inverse, with both showing limited volatility. Copper consistently outperformed zinc, highlighting a clear gap in export performance.
Peru’s Metals Export: Copper on Top
Copper Concentrate has clearly led Peru’s upstream metals exports, consistently outperforming Zinc Concentrate with an 87.6% share versus zinc’s 68.6%, showing its dominant and steady role over the analyzed period.
December 24, 2025
Copper, Lead & Zinc
Peru’s Metals Export: Copper on Top