Peru-El Salvador Bilateral Trade Analysis 2023

Complete trade statistics: $21.16M total volume •Peru deficit: $21.16M

PeruEl Salvador

$0

Exports (2023)

El SalvadorPeru

$21.16M

Imports (2023)

Trade Balance

$21.16M

Deficit for Peru

Total Trade

$21.16M

Combined Volume

Trade Flow Visualization

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

Detailed Product Trade Analysis

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

PeruEl Salvador Exports

$0
2023 Total

Export Market Intelligence

Product Diversity:
Specialized Focus
Market Share:
Infinity% top product
1Fruit, edible: grapes, fresh
$8.84M
Infinity% of exports
2Petroleum gases and other gaseous hydrocarbons: liquefied, natural gas
$7.21M
Infinity% of exports
3Plastics: plates, sheets, film, foil and strip (not self-adhesive), of polymers of ethylene, non-cellular and not reinforced, laminated, supported or similarly combined with other materials
$4.20M
Infinity% of exports
4Poly(ethylene terephthalate): in primary forms, having a viscosity of 78ml/g or higher
$2.92M
Infinity% of exports
5Food preparations: sweet biscuits, whether or not containing cocoa
$2.85M
Infinity% of exports

🎯 Strategic Export Focus

Peru's export portfolio to El Salvador demonstrates strategic specialization, with fruit, edible: grapes, fresh representing a key competitive advantage in this bilateral market.

El SalvadorPeru Imports

$21.16M
2023 Total

Import Dependency Profile

Supply Diversity:
Concentrated
Critical Imports:
64.1% concentration
1Sugars: cane sugar, raw, in solid form, other than as specified in Subheading Note 2 to this chapter, not containing added flavouring or colouring matter
$13.56M
64.1% of imports
2Petroleum oils and oils from bituminous minerals, not crude: preparations n.e.c. containing by weight 70% or more of petroleum oils or oils from bituminous minerals: these being the basic constituents of the preparations: waste oils
$4.15M
19.6% of imports
3T-shirts, singlets and other vests: of cotton, knitted or crocheted
$480,242
2.3% of imports
4Television cameras, digital cameras and video camera recorders
$276,419
1.3% of imports
5Paper or paperboard: waste and scrap, of paper or paperboard n.e.c. in heading no. 4707 and of unsorted waste and scrap
$144,219
0.7% of imports

📦 Import Strategy Analysis

Peru's import pattern from El Salvador reveals significant dependencyin sugars: cane sugar, raw, in solid form, other than as specified in subheading note 2 to this chapter, not containing added flavouring or colouring matter, highlighting complementary economic structures and potential supply chain optimization opportunities.

Competitive Trade Position Analysis

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Market Leadership

Peru demonstrates competitive strength in exportingfruit, edible: grapes, fresh to El Salvador, leveraging comparative advantages.

Export Leader in 5+ Categories
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Trade Complementarity

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

Specialized Exchange
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Growth Potential

The $21.16M trade volume indicates substantial economic integration with room for expansion in emerging sectors.

Significant Partnership

Executive Summary: Peru-El Salvador Trade Relationship

Key Trade Highlights 2023

  • Total Trade Volume: $21.16 millionrepresenting a significant bilateral economic relationship
  • Trade Balance: Peru maintains a deficit of $21.16 million
  • Export Focus: Peru's primary exports include fruit, edible: grapes, fresh, petroleum gases and other gaseous hydrocarbons: liquefied, natural gas, plastics: plates, sheets, film, foil and strip (not self-adhesive), of polymers of ethylene, non-cellular and not reinforced, laminated, supported or similarly combined with other materials
  • Import Dependencies: Key imports from El Salvador include sugars: cane sugar, raw, in solid form, other than as specified in subheading note 2 to this chapter, not containing added flavouring or colouring matter, petroleum oils and oils from bituminous minerals, not crude: preparations n.e.c. containing by weight 70% or more of petroleum oils or oils from bituminous minerals: these being the basic constituents of the preparations: waste oils, t-shirts, singlets and other vests: of cotton, knitted or crocheted

Strategic Trade Indicators

Trade IntensityHigh
Export DiversificationConcentrated
Trade Balance HealthImbalanced

📈 Market Position: This bilateral trade relationship represents an important regional 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 $21.16M 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 Peru leveraging its comparative advantages in fruit, edible: grapes, fresh.

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

1

Comparative Advantage

Peru's specialization in fruit, edible: grapes, freshcomplements El Salvador's demand patterns, creating natural trade synergies.

2

Supply Chain Integration

Deep integration in global value chains has strengthened bilateral linkages, particularly in sugars: cane sugar, raw, in solid form, other than as specified in subheading note 2 to this chapter, not containing added flavouring or colouring matter.

3

Market Access & Trade Policy

Favorable trade agreements and market access conditions have facilitated the growth of this $21.16M bilateral relationship.

Trade Pattern Insights

Trade ComplementarityAsymmetric
Seasonal VariationsModerate
Product ConcentrationMedium
Market DependencyHigh
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Trade Relationship Outlook

The $21.16M 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 $21.16 million bilateral trade volume represents a important trade relationshipfor both economies.

Economic Significance: Moderate
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Industrial Integration

Trade flows in fruit, edible: grapes, fresh and sugars: cane sugar, raw, in solid form, other than as specified in subheading note 2 to this chapter, not containing added flavouring or colouring matter demonstrate deep industrial linkages and supply chain integration.

Supply Chain Integration: Specialized
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Trade Balance Effects

Peru's trade deficit of $21.16 million impacts its overall economic position in this bilateral relationship.

Balance Impact: Import Dependency

Strategic Future Outlook

🚀Growth Opportunities

Emerging Sectors
Technology transfer and innovation cooperation in petroleum gases and other gaseous hydrocarbons: liquefied, natural gas present expansion opportunities.
Market Diversification
Beyond current focus on sugars: cane sugar, raw, in solid form, other than as specified in subheading note 2 to this chapter, not containing added flavouring or colouring matter, new product categories offer potential for trade expansion.

⚠️Risk Factors

Supply Chain Vulnerabilities
High trade imbalance may create supply chain risks
Market Competition
Global competition in fruit, edible: grapes, fresh may affect future market positioning.

🎯Strategic 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 Peru and El Salvador represents a total trade volume of $21.16 million in 2023. This partnership demonstrates an unfavorable trade balance for Peru, with imports exceeding exportsby $21.16 million.

Export Strengths

Peru's exports to El Salvador total $0.00, with competitive advantages in fruit, edible: grapes, fresh, representing $8.84M orInfinity% of bilateral exports.

Import Dependencies

Imports from El Salvador amount to $21.16 million, highlighting economic interdependence in sugars: cane sugar, raw, in solid form, other than as specified in subheading note 2 to this chapter, not containing added flavouring or colouring matter, with Sugars: cane sugar, raw, in solid form, other than as specified in Subheading Note 2 to this chapter, not containing added flavouring or colouring matter comprising64.1% of total imports.

The trade relationship reflects broader economic patterns and comparative advantages. The trade deficit indicates Peru's strategic sourcing from El Salvador. 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) • Last Updated: January 2025 • Coverage: 1995-2023