One year after the opening of Port Chancay in Peru, it has transported over 60% of agricultural products to China.

One year after its opening, Chancay Port has become the main channel for Peruvian agricultural products to be exported to Asian markets. From January to September 2025, 62% of Peru's agricultural exports to China were shipped through Chancay Port.

Peruvian customs data shows that from January to September this year, Chancay Port's export trade amounted to $603 million, and import trade reached $984 million. China has become the primary destination for Chancay Port's exports, accounting for 78% of its total exports, followed by Mexico and Ecuador.

Among the goods shipped through Chancay Port, 69% come from Peru's inland regions, mainly from La Libertad province (44%), Lambayeque province (8%), and Ica province (7%).

Agricultural products account for 57% of the port's total exports, mainly blueberries, avocados, grapes, and citrus fruits. Blueberries and avocados take only 31 days from Peruvian production sites to Shanghai tables, a reduction of 13 days compared to previous times, giving Peruvian agricultural producers a more competitive channel to access the Asian market through this port. From January to September 2025, the total value of Peru's agricultural exports to China was $338 million, of which $210 million was shipped through Chancay Port.

In addition to agricultural products, fishery products (17%), minerals (16%), and chemical products (9%) also performed exceptionally well. It is estimated that Chancay Port's container throughput will reach 350,000 standard containers this year, and will exceed 700,000 standard containers in 2026, making it likely to become the second busiest port in Peru after Callao Port.

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