Peru’s agribusiness sector is increasingly recognized as a vital contributor to the nation’s economic growth, accounting for about 7%-8% of the GDP and employing over 25% of the workforce. Agricultural exports have surpassed USD 10 billion annually, as the country shifts from traditional commodity production to a focus on high-value food chains. This advancement encompasses improvements in logistics, cold-storage networks, and export-processing capabilities, reflecting a structural transformation within the sector. Enhanced value-added agribusiness models are generating sustainable revenue streams and bolstering global competitiveness for Peru, allowing for greater diversification away from fluctuations in commodity prices.
Simultaneously, Peru’s financial ecosystem has undergone significant changes, with growing mutual fund assets and evolving investor participation. Although many household investments remain short-term, there is a gradual shift towards more structured and balanced funds. These developments allow businesses greater access to necessary financing for growth and modernization.
However, the agribusiness sector faces structural challenges, particularly in securing financing tailored to the long-term needs of agricultural cycles. Small and mid-sized enterprises often grapple with high costs and limited credit access. Amid these challenges, new investment opportunities are emerging, as more than two hundred organizations are now involved in Peru’s impact investment landscape, particularly in agribusiness.
Blended finance, which combines public and private funding, is becoming crucial in addressing early-stage investment risks and improving access to capital. Several publicly listed companies, such as Credicorp and Alicorp, have begun to capitalize on this evolving landscape, showing how agribusiness growth can yield stable revenue streams and increased demand for essential services.
Peru’s economic journey reflects a steady and disciplined approach to growth, emphasizing institutional development and sustainable practices, distinguishing it as an emerging market built on long-term fundamentals.
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