China-Peru Bilateral Trade Analysis 2023

Complete trade statistics: $35.74B total volume โ€ขChina deficit: $8.55B

China โ†’ Peru

$13.60B

Exports (2023)

Peru โ†’ China

$22.15B

Imports (2023)

Trade Balance

$8.55B

Deficit for China

Total Trade

$35.74B

Combined Volume

Trade Flow Visualization

Direct trade relationship between China and Peru. Green line shows exports from China, red line shows imports.

Detailed Product Trade Analysis

Comprehensive breakdown of trade flows by product category, revealing the specialized nature of the China-Peru commercial relationship and competitive positioning in global markets.

China โ†’ Peru Exports

$13.60B
2023 Total

Export Market Intelligence

Product Diversity:
Highly Diversified
Market Share:
5.2% top product
1Telephones for cellular networks or for other wireless networks
$700.93M
5.2% of exports
2Tricycles, scooters, pedal cars and similar wheeled toys: dolls' carriages: dolls: other toys: reduced-size (scale) models and similar recreational models, working or not: puzzles of all kinds
$522.63M
3.8% of exports
3Automatic data processing machines: portable, weighing not more than 10kg, consisting of at least a central processing unit, a keyboard and a display
$402.63M
3.0% of exports
4Vehicles: with only spark-ignition internal combustion reciprocating piston engine, cylinder capacity over 1000 but not over 1500cc
$367.35M
2.7% of exports
5Communication apparatus (excluding telephone sets or base stations): machines for the reception, conversion and transmission or regeneration of voice, images or other data, including switching and routing apparatus
$217.84M
1.6% of exports
6Reception apparatus for television, whether or not incorporating radio-broadcast receivers or sound or video recording or reproducing apparatus: incorporating a colour video display or screen
$170.69M
1.3% of exports
7Rubber: new pneumatic tyres, of a kind used on buses or lorries
$154.25M
1.1% of exports
8Poly(ethylene terephthalate): in primary forms, having a viscosity of 78ml/g or higher
$151.33M
1.1% of exports
9Motorcycles (including mopeds) and cycles: fitted with an auxiliary motor, reciprocating internal combustion piston engine, of cylinder capacity exceeding 50cc but not exceeding 250cc, with or without side-cars: side-cars
$143.73M
1.1% of exports
10Footwear: (other than sportswear), with outer soles of rubber or plastics and uppers of textile materials
$122.79M
0.9% of exports

๐ŸŽฏ Strategic Export Focus

China's export portfolio to Peru demonstrates strong diversification across multiple sectors, with telephones for cellular networks or for other wireless networks representing a key competitive advantage in this bilateral market.

Peru โ†’ China Imports

$22.15B
2023 Total

Import Dependency Profile

Supply Diversity:
Well Diversified
Critical Imports:
70.4% concentration
1Copper ores and concentrates
$15.60B
70.4% of imports
2Iron ores and concentrates: non-agglomerated
$1.64B
7.4% of imports
3Copper: refined, unwrought, cathodes and sections of cathodes
$954.19M
4.3% of imports
4Flours, meals and pellets: of fish or of crustaceans, molluscs or other aquatic invertebrates
$732.14M
3.3% of imports
5Zinc ores and concentrates
$701.19M
3.2% of imports
6Silver ores and concentrates
$395.75M
1.8% of imports
7Molybdenum ores and concentrates: other than roasted
$191.61M
0.9% of imports
8Copper: unrefined, copper anodes for electrolytic refining
$190.51M
0.9% of imports
9Molluscs: cuttle fish and squid, whether in shell or not, includes flours, meals, and pellets of molluscs, fit for human consumption, frozen
$182.63M
0.8% of imports
10Precious metal ores and concentrates: (excluding silver)
$174.64M
0.8% of imports

๐Ÿ“ฆ Import Strategy Analysis

China's import pattern from Peru reveals strategic sourcingin copper ores and concentrates, highlighting complementary economic structures and potential supply chain optimization opportunities.

Competitive Trade Position Analysis

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Market Leadership

China demonstrates competitive strength in exportingtelephones for cellular networks or for other wireless networks to Peru, leveraging comparative advantages.

Export Leader in 20+ Categories
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Trade Complementarity

The bilateral relationship showsstrongcomplementarity, with each country specializing in different sectors.

Specialized Exchange
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Growth Potential

The $35.74B trade volume indicates substantial economic integration with room for expansion in emerging sectors.

Major Partnership

Executive Summary: China-Peru Trade Relationship

Key Trade Highlights 2023

  • Total Trade Volume: $35.74 billionrepresenting a significant bilateral economic relationship
  • Trade Balance: China maintains a deficit of $8.55 billion
  • Export Focus: China's primary exports include telephones for cellular networks or for other wireless networks, tricycles, scooters, pedal cars and similar wheeled toys: dolls' carriages: dolls: other toys: reduced-size (scale) models and similar recreational models, working or not: puzzles of all kinds, automatic data processing machines: portable, weighing not more than 10kg, consisting of at least a central processing unit, a keyboard and a display
  • Import Dependencies: Key imports from Peru include copper ores and concentrates, iron ores and concentrates: non-agglomerated, copper: refined, unwrought, cathodes and sections of cathodes

Strategic Trade Indicators

Trade IntensityHigh
Export DiversificationDiversified
Trade Balance HealthImbalanced

๐Ÿ“ˆ Market Position: This bilateral trade relationship represents a significant global trade partnerships, with complementary economic strengths driving sustained commercial exchange.

Historical Trade Analysis & Economic Context

Trade Evolution Timeline

2019-2023: Recent Trends

Current trade volume of $35.74B represents the culmination of evolving bilateral commercial relationships, influenced by global supply chain shifts and changing economic priorities.

2015-2019: Growth Period

Sustained expansion in bilateral trade driven by complementary economic structures, with China leveraging its comparative advantages in telephones for cellular networks or for other wireless networks.

2010-2015: Foundation Building

Establishment of modern trade frameworks and reduction of barriers, facilitating increased commercial exchange and investment flows between the two economies.

Pre-2010: Early Development

Initial stages of bilateral trade relationship development, with focus on traditional export-import patterns and gradual market integration.

Key Economic Drivers

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Comparative Advantage

China's specialization in telephones for cellular networks or for other wireless networkscomplements Peru's demand patterns, creating natural trade synergies.

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Supply Chain Integration

Deep integration in global value chains has strengthened bilateral linkages, particularly in copper ores and concentrates.

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Market Access & Trade Policy

Favorable trade agreements and market access conditions have facilitated the growth of this $35.74B bilateral relationship.

Trade Pattern Insights

Trade ComplementarityAsymmetric
Seasonal VariationsModerate
Product ConcentrationLow
Market DependencyModerate
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Trade Relationship Outlook

The $35.74B bilateral trade volume positions this relationship for continued growth, supported by technological advancement, evolving consumer preferences, and strengthening economic ties. Key opportunities lie in expanding cooperation in emerging sectors while managing potential supply chain vulnerabilities.

Economic Impact & Strategic Outlook

Economic Impact Assessment

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Trade Volume Impact

The $35.74 billion bilateral trade volume represents a significant economic factorfor both economies.

Economic Significance: High
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Industrial Integration

Trade flows in telephones for cellular networks or for other wireless networks and copper ores and concentrates demonstrate deep industrial linkages and supply chain integration.

Supply Chain Integration: Diversified
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Trade Balance Effects

China's trade deficit of $8.55 billion impacts its overall economic position in this bilateral relationship.

Balance Impact: Import Dependency

Strategic Future Outlook

๐Ÿš€Growth Opportunities

Emerging Sectors
Technology transfer and innovation cooperation in tricycles, scooters, pedal cars and similar wheeled toys: dolls' carriages: dolls: other toys: reduced-size (scale) models and similar recreational models, working or not: puzzles of all kinds present expansion opportunities.
Market Diversification
Beyond current focus on copper ores and concentrates, new product categories offer potential for trade expansion.

โš ๏ธRisk Factors

Supply Chain Vulnerabilities
Moderate concentration in key sectors requires monitoring
Market Competition
Global competition in telephones for cellular networks or for other wireless networks may affect future market positioning.

๐ŸŽฏStrategic Recommendations

  • Strengthen cooperation in high-value sectors beyond current trade patterns
  • Develop alternative supply chains to reduce dependency risks
  • Explore joint ventures in emerging technology sectors
  • Enhance trade facilitation and reduce transaction costs

Market Position & Competitive Summary

The bilateral trade relationship between China and Peru represents a total trade volume of $35.74 billion in 2023. This partnership demonstrates an unfavorable trade balance for China, with imports exceeding exportsby $8.55 billion.

Export Strengths

China's exports to Peru total $13.60 billion, with competitive advantages in telephones for cellular networks or for other wireless networks, representing $700.93M or5.2% of bilateral exports.

Import Dependencies

Imports from Peru amount to $22.15 billion, highlighting economic interdependence in copper ores and concentrates, with Copper ores and concentrates comprising70.4% of total imports.

The trade relationship reflects broader economic patterns and comparative advantages. The trade deficit indicates China's strategic sourcing from Peru. This partnership is characterized by complementary trade flows, with each country specializing in different product categories based on their respective economic strengths, industrial capabilities, and position in global value chains.

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Data Source: CEPII BACI (Base pour l'Analyse du Commerce International) โ€ข Last Updated: January 2025 โ€ข Coverage: 1995-2023