Peru’s manufacturing sector maintained a steady GDP contribution of around in the early 2000s. However, the sector gradually declined, reaching in 2022 as mining and services grew in importance. The sector remains focused on food processing and textiles, but high costs and limited industrial diversification pose challenges. Recent efforts to diversify and modernize the sector have met with moderate success, but mining and agriculture continue to dominate Peru’s economic landscape.
For a deeper dive into the topic, explore Peru’s net ODA data, industry’s share in Peru’s GDP, Peru’s population stats.