📋 Tender Overview
Air transport is consolidating itself as the second most important means of exiting goods in the country, with sustained growth of 3.5% annually since 2011.The government of transition and national reconciliation, through the Ministry of Transportation and Communications (MTC), reported that air cargo transportation has established itself as the second most important cargo exit route in the country, strengthening Perus position in international trade.
Currently, this logistics modality concentrates 23.0% of the total value of national exports, equivalent to US $20.7 billion, and has registered an average annual growth rate of 3.5% between 2011 and 2025, surpassing land transportation.
In sectoral terms, mining is confirmed as the main axis of this logistics flow, representing 87.9% of total air exports, with a value of US $18.1 billion. For its part, the textile sector also strategically takes advantage of this channel, mobilizing 30.6% of its export value for an amount of US $525 million.
Regarding international operations, 91.2% of cargo value is concentrated in six key markets, led by India (US $5.7 billion) and Canada (US $4.1 billion), followed by the United Arab Emirates, Switzerland, the United States and Australia. This route is strategic and predominant for high-value trade, reaching almost total levels of dependence in destinations such as Switzerland (99.8%), the United Arab Emirates (99.5%) and Australia (95%), according to the Global Economy and Business Research Center of the Association of Exporters (CIEN-ADEX).
Regarding imports, 11.1% of the value of national purchases, equivalent to US $6.3 billion, is made by air, maintaining a sustained growth of 3.0% annually, which confirms its relevant participation in the supply of the domestic market.
The efficiency of the air logistics chain is key for sectors such as mining and textiles to compete successfully in the most demanding markets in the world. These results reflect our progress towards the objective of consolidating Peru as a regional logistics hub that provides greater value and speed to our exports, declared the minister, Aldo Prieto Barrera.
Along these lines, the MTC and the General Directorate of Civil Aeronautics (DGAC) promote the modernization of airport infrastructure, optimizing logistics connectivity and reducing operating costs. These actions ensure that the sustained growth of air cargo transportation translates into greater competitiveness, productive development and well-being for all Peruvians.
