{
  "id": 14762413,
  "title": "Peru GDP Grows 3.23% in August",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/15/peru-gdp-grows-3-23-in-august",
  "topic": "finance",
  "section": "Finance & Markets",
  "published": "2026-10-15T17:53:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Rio Times",
    "slug": "the-rio-times",
    "url": "https://www.riotimesonline.com/peru-gdp-grows-3-23-percent-august-2026/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Peru's economy expanded 3.23% in August from a year earlier, according to the national statistics institute INEI. This figure, released on 15 October, was slower than July's 3.56% growth. The primary drivers of the August increase were construction and trade, while mining, oil, and fishing sectors contracted.\n\nConstruction experienced notable growth of 10.34%, with cement consumption up by 7.63% and public works expanding by 19.33%. Commerce also saw a rise of 6.89%, boosted by car sales, which climbed 25.73% due to financing and vehicle fairs. These sectors saw consumer loans at commercial banks reach S/ 89.5 billion (approximately US$26.0 billion), reflecting a 15.9% increase.\n\nHowever, mining, particularly copper and zinc, and fishing sectors experienced declines. Copper output dropped by 5.3%, and zinc fell by 28.1%, primarily due to reduced ore grades at Antapaccay, a major copper mine in southern Peru. The mining and hydrocarbons sector, which includes metal and hydrocarbon mining, saw a 5.53% drop. Seasonally adjusted output increased by 0.22% from July, maintaining the economy's upward trend.\n\nGrowth over the 12 months to August stood at 3.31%, aligning closely with analysts' expectations of 3.2% for 2026. The central bank (BCRP) has revised its 2026 forecast downwards to 3.2% from 3.4%, citing the impact of El Niño. The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has projected Peru's growth at 3%, up from 2.8% in April, reflecting a similar downward adjustment.\n\nExports grew by 17.75%, with traditional products up by 20.89% and non-traditional products rising by 10.32%. The United States emerged as a significant market, particularly for jewelry, which saw a 49.3% increase, and for containers and trailers, up by 194.43%. Meanwhile, apparel output declined by 12.32%, with major markets identified as the United States and Germany.\n\nDespite these mixed sectoral performances, Peru's overall economic growth remains within the range of forecasts from the central bank and analysts. The latest data, though preliminary, underscores the challenges posed by declining mining output and the broader economic headwinds from El Niño. The September output figure is expected to be released on 15 November.",
  "summary": "Peru's economy grew 3.23% in August from a year earlier, slower than July's 3.56%, as construction rose 10.34% and mining fell 5.53%. The post Peru GDP Grows 3.23% in August appeared first on The Rio Times .",
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