Peruvian coffee continues to gain importance in international markets. Between January and June 2026, Peru exported coffee worth 325 million US dollars. This represents a growth of 7.7 percent compared to the same period last year. At the same time, the quantity of coffee exported increased by 10.3 percent.
The current figures show that coffee is far more than a traditional agricultural product for Peru. Behind the exports are numerous producers and families from various regions of the country. San Martín, Cajamarca, Junín, and Amazonas are particularly well represented. Cusco, Puno, and other regions also contribute to the diversity of Peruvian coffee.
Peruvian Coffee Increases Exports
According to the Peruvian Ministry of Foreign Trade and Tourism, Mincetur, exports are developing positively. The ministry therefore wants to support more coffee companies in entering international markets and expanding existing trade relations.
Peru is now one of the three largest coffee producers in Latin America. Only Brazil and Colombia produce larger quantities. Within Peru, cultivation is spread across several regions with different altitudes and climatic conditions.
San Martín ranks first with around 23 percent of national production. This is followed by Cajamarca with 21 percent, Junín with 18 percent, and Amazonas with 15 percent. This means that more than three-quarters of Peruvian coffee production comes from these four regions. This development is particularly interesting for northern Peru. Cajamarca and Amazonas are among the most important coffee-growing areas in the country and contribute significantly to its international success.
Coffee Connects Agriculture and International Markets
Coffee cultivation in Peru is closely linked to smaller agricultural holdings. For many families, coffee production forms an important economic basis. The increasing international sales therefore not only create export revenues but also open up prospects in the growing regions.
Producers are supported, among other things, by the so-called Ruta Productiva Exportadora. Several Peruvian ministries participate in this program. It offers free training and technical assistance to small and medium-sized enterprises and producer organizations.
Of a total of 613 organizations supported by the program, 245 are from the coffee sector. According to Mincetur, the measures reach a total of 46,521 families. The participating coffee organizations are located in Cajamarca, Junín, Amazonas, San Martín, Pasco, Huánuco, Cusco, Puno, Ayacucho, and Piura.
Cajamarca and Amazonas Play Important Role
For northern Peru, the current figures are particularly interesting. Cajamarca produces around 21 percent of Peruvian coffee, and Amazonas another 15 percent. Both regions are often overshadowed by well-known coffee-growing areas in other South American countries.
The different altitudes offer good conditions for high-quality coffee varieties. Origin, growing altitude, and processing can significantly influence the taste. Precisely this diversity offers opportunities to market Peruvian coffee more strongly through its regional origin.
Piura is now also part of the state support programs for coffee producers. Although the region has a significantly smaller share of the total production, it expands the geographical diversity of Peruvian coffee cultivation.
Peru Wants to Develop New Sales Markets
The Peruvian government wants to use the positive development to prepare more producers for export. In addition to higher export volumes, the focus is on quality, competitiveness, and access to new markets.
The fact that the exported quantity increased by 10.3 percent in the first half of 2026 shows a growing demand for Peruvian coffee. At the same time, regional origin remains an important part of marketing.
For Peru, coffee thus offers an interesting combination of agriculture, regional development, and international trade. Regions such as Cajamarca and Amazonas, in particular, benefit from their products increasingly being recognized outside the country.
Frequent Questions about Peruvian Coffee
How much coffee did Peru export in 2026?
Between January and June 2026, Peruvian coffee exports reached a value of 325 million US dollars. This was 7.7 percent more than in the same period in 2025.
Which regions produce particularly large amounts of coffee?
The main growing areas are San Martín, Cajamarca, Junín, and Amazonas. Together, these regions account for a large part of the national coffee production.
What is Cajamarca's significance for Peruvian coffee?
Cajamarca accounts for about 21 percent of national coffee production, making it one of Peru's most important coffee-growing regions.
What is Peru's position in Latin America?
According to Mincetur, Peru is the third largest coffee producer in Latin America. Brazil and Colombia are ahead of Peru.
Sources
Ministerio de Comercio Exterior y Turismo (Mincetur) – Information on Peruvian coffee exports, August 2026
Agencia Andina – “Café peruano exporta US$ 325 millones y consolida presencia internacional”, August 28, 2026
Image source Hero: ANDINA/Difusión, Agencia Andina, August 28, 2026
