Fuel imports in Peru
Peru: Fuel imports was 16.4% in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Fuel imports in Peru, 1962–2024
Source: Comtrade database, United Nations (UN), publisher: UN Statistics Division. Measured in % of merchandise imports.
Analysis
The most recent figure for fuel imports in Peru is 16.4%, measured in 2024.
That represents a change of down 7.8% on the previous year and up 15.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, fuel imports in Peru peaked at 20.0% in 1977 and was at its lowest, 1.7%, in 1982.
That places Peru 84th out of 196 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Fuel imports in Peru, year by year
| Year | % of merchandise imports | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1962 | 3.3% | — |
| 1963 | 3.1% | -5.7% |
| 1964 | 3.5% | +12.4% |
| 1965 | 3.2% | -9.4% |
| 1966 | 3.4% | +5.6% |
| 1967 | 3.3% | -3.3% |
| 1968 | 4.0% | +24.2% |
| 1969 | 3.5% | -13.4% |
| 1970 | 2.3% | -34.4% |
| 1971 | 4.0% | +76.1% |
| 1972 | 6.2% | +52.7% |
| 1973 | 6.0% | -2.3% |
| 1974 | 12.8% | +113.0% |
| 1975 | 12.1% | -5.6% |
| 1976 | 16.6% | +37.2% |
| 1977 | 20.0% | +20.2% |
| 1978 | 5.7% | -71.5% |
| 1979 | 3.2% | -44.0% |
| 1980 | 2.4% | -23.4% |
| 1982 | 1.7% | -31.8% |
| 1983 | 3.3% | +98.2% |
| 1984 | 3.4% | +1.9% |
| 1985 | 2.5% | -25.5% |
| 1986 | 2.9% | +14.6% |
| 1987 | 4.2% | +47.0% |
| 1992 | 10.1% | +138.1% |
| 1993 | 8.1% | -19.8% |
| 1994 | 6.5% | -19.7% |
| 1995 | 8.8% | +34.8% |
| 1996 | 10.1% | +15.6% |
| 1997 | 10.3% | +2.2% |
| 1998 | 7.9% | -23.7% |
| 1999 | 9.7% | +22.6% |
| 2000 | 15.6% | +61.2% |
| 2001 | 13.3% | -15.0% |
| 2002 | 13.8% | +4.0% |
| 2003 | 17.3% | +25.6% |
| 2004 | 18.7% | +7.8% |
| 2005 | 19.8% | +5.8% |
| 2006 | 19.3% | -2.2% |
| 2007 | 18.8% | -2.9% |
| 2008 | 18.3% | -2.7% |
| 2009 | 14.1% | -22.5% |
| 2010 | 15.5% | +9.6% |
| 2011 | 15.7% | +1.3% |
| 2012 | 14.2% | -9.8% |
| 2013 | 15.4% | +8.6% |
| 2014 | 14.2% | -7.8% |
| 2015 | 8.6% | -39.3% |
| 2016 | 11.3% | +31.3% |
| 2017 | 14.2% | +25.8% |
| 2018 | 15.9% | +11.6% |
| 2019 | 14.1% | -11.5% |
| 2020 | 9.0% | -35.7% |
| 2021 | 12.6% | +38.7% |
| 2022 | 18.4% | +46.8% |
| 2023 | 17.8% | -3.4% |
| 2024 | 16.4% | -7.8% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 3.4% | 3.1% | 4.0% | 8 |
| 1970s | 8.9% | 2.3% | 20.0% | 10 |
| 1980s | 2.9% | 1.7% | 4.2% | 7 |
| 1990s | 8.9% | 6.5% | 10.3% | 8 |
| 2000s | 16.9% | 13.3% | 19.8% | 10 |
| 2010s | 13.9% | 8.6% | 15.9% | 10 |
| 2020s | 14.8% | 9.0% | 18.4% | 5 |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is fuel imports in Peru?
- Fuel imports in Peru was 16.4% in 2024, according to Comtrade database, United Nations (UN), publisher: UN Statistics Division.
- What is the highest fuel imports recorded in Peru?
- The highest recorded value was 20.0% in 1977.
- What is the lowest fuel imports recorded in Peru?
- The lowest recorded value was 1.7% in 1982.
- How does Peru rank for fuel imports?
- Peru ranks 84th out of 196 countries with data for 2024.
- Is fuel imports rising or falling in Peru?
- Over the last ten years it is up 15.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Peru data come from?
- The figures come from Comtrade database, United Nations (UN), publisher: UN Statistics Division, published as part of Fuel imports (% of merchandise imports). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Fuels comprise the commodities in SITC (Rev. 3) section 3 (mineral fuels, lubricants and related materials). This indicator is expressed as a percentage of merchandise imports which is comprised of goods whose economic ownership is changed between a non-resident and a resident and that are not included in the following specific categories: goods under merchanting, non-monetary gold, and parts of travel, construction, and government goods and services n.i.e.