Peru-Italy Bilateral Trade Analysis 2023

Complete trade statistics: $1.52B total volume •Peru surplus: $15.73M

PeruItaly

$768.94M

Exports (2023)

ItalyPeru

$753.21M

Imports (2023)

Trade Balance

$15.73M

Surplus for Peru

Total Trade

$1.52B

Combined Volume

Trade Flow Visualization

Direct trade relationship between Peru and Italy. 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-Italy commercial relationship and competitive positioning in global markets.

PeruItaly Exports

$768.94M
2023 Total

Export Market Intelligence

Product Diversity:
Specialized Focus
Market Share:
61.5% top product
1Copper: refined, unwrought, cathodes and sections of cathodes
$472.78M
61.5% of exports
2Coffee: not roasted or decaffeinated
$34.17M
4.4% of exports
3Hair: fine animal hair, carded or combed, other than of kashmir (cashmere) goats
$31.72M
4.1% of exports
4Molluscs: cuttle fish and squid, whether in shell or not, includes flours, meals, and pellets of molluscs, fit for human consumption, frozen
$24.72M
3.2% of exports
5Zinc: unwrought, (not alloyed), containing by weight 99.99% or more of zinc
$18.29M
2.4% of exports

🎯 Strategic Export Focus

Peru's export portfolio to Italy demonstrates strategic specialization, with copper: refined, unwrought, cathodes and sections of cathodes representing a key competitive advantage in this bilateral market.

ItalyPeru Imports

$753.21M
2023 Total

Import Dependency Profile

Supply Diversity:
Concentrated
Critical Imports:
2.8% concentration
1Machinery: for cleaning or drying bottles or other containers
$21.12M
2.8% of imports
2Medicaments: consisting of mixed or unmixed products n.e.c. in heading no. 3004, for therapeutic or prophylactic uses, packaged for retail sale
$17.71M
2.4% of imports
3Machinery: for making paper or paperboard
$13.37M
1.8% of imports
4Machinery: injection-moulding machines, for working rubber or plastics or for the manufacture of products from these materials
$13.36M
1.8% of imports
5Engines: parts, suitable for use solely or principally with spark-ignition internal combustion piston engines (for other than aircraft)
$12.13M
1.6% of imports

📦 Import Strategy Analysis

Peru's import pattern from Italy reveals strategic sourcingin machinery: for cleaning or drying bottles or other containers, 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 exportingcopper: refined, unwrought, cathodes and sections of cathodes to Italy, leveraging comparative advantages.

Export Leader in 5+ Categories
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Trade Complementarity

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

Highly Balanced
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Growth Potential

The $1.52B trade volume indicates substantial economic integration with room for expansion in emerging sectors.

Significant Partnership

Executive Summary: Peru-Italy Trade Relationship

Key Trade Highlights 2023

  • Total Trade Volume: $1.52 billionrepresenting a significant bilateral economic relationship
  • Trade Balance: Peru maintains a surplus of $15.73 million
  • Export Focus: Peru's primary exports include copper: refined, unwrought, cathodes and sections of cathodes, coffee: not roasted or decaffeinated, hair: fine animal hair, carded or combed, other than of kashmir (cashmere) goats
  • Import Dependencies: Key imports from Italy include machinery: for cleaning or drying bottles or other containers, medicaments: consisting of mixed or unmixed products n.e.c. in heading no. 3004, for therapeutic or prophylactic uses, packaged for retail sale, machinery: for making paper or paperboard

Strategic Trade Indicators

Trade IntensityHigh
Export DiversificationConcentrated
Trade Balance HealthBalanced

📈 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 $1.52B 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 copper: refined, unwrought, cathodes and sections of cathodes.

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

Peru's specialization in copper: refined, unwrought, cathodes and sections of cathodescomplements Italy's demand patterns, creating natural trade synergies.

2

Supply Chain Integration

Deep integration in global value chains has strengthened bilateral linkages, particularly in machinery: for cleaning or drying bottles or other containers.

3

Market Access & Trade Policy

Favorable trade agreements and market access conditions have facilitated the growth of this $1.52B bilateral relationship.

Trade Pattern Insights

Trade ComplementarityAsymmetric
Seasonal VariationsModerate
Product ConcentrationMedium
Market DependencyModerate
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Trade Relationship Outlook

The $1.52B 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 $1.52 billion bilateral trade volume represents a important trade relationshipfor both economies.

Economic Significance: Moderate
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Industrial Integration

Trade flows in copper: refined, unwrought, cathodes and sections of cathodes and machinery: for cleaning or drying bottles or other containers demonstrate deep industrial linkages and supply chain integration.

Supply Chain Integration: Specialized
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Trade Balance Effects

Peru's trade surplus of $15.73 million strengthens its overall economic position in this bilateral relationship.

Balance Impact: Well Balanced

Strategic Future Outlook

🚀Growth Opportunities

Emerging Sectors
Technology transfer and innovation cooperation in coffee: not roasted or decaffeinated present expansion opportunities.
Market Diversification
Beyond current focus on machinery: for cleaning or drying bottles or other containers, new product categories offer potential for trade expansion.

⚠️Risk Factors

Supply Chain Vulnerabilities
Moderate concentration in key sectors requires monitoring
Market Competition
Global competition in copper: refined, unwrought, cathodes and sections of cathodes 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 Italy represents a total trade volume of $1.52 billion in 2023. This partnership demonstrates a favorable trade balance for Peru, with exports exceeding importsby $15.73 million.

Export Strengths

Peru's exports to Italy total $768.94 million, with competitive advantages in copper: refined, unwrought, cathodes and sections of cathodes, representing $472.78M or61.5% of bilateral exports.

Import Dependencies

Imports from Italy amount to $753.21 million, highlighting economic interdependence in machinery: for cleaning or drying bottles or other containers, with Machinery: for cleaning or drying bottles or other containers comprising2.8% of total imports.

The trade relationship reflects broader economic patterns and comparative advantages. The trade surplus indicates Peru's competitive position in this bilateral relationship. 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