Peru - Food imports as a share of merchandise imports

12.5 (%) in 2023

Food imports of Peru jumped by 5.36% from 11.9 % in 2022 to 12.5 % in 2023. Since the 10.42% drop in 2021, food imports rose by 0.24% in 2023.

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What is food imports?

Food comprises the commodities in SITC sections 0 (food and live animals), 1 (beverages and tobacco), and 4 (animal and vegetable oils and fats) and SITC division 22 (oil seeds, oil nuts, and oil kernels).

What is Peru food imports?