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Coffee cultivation has become Peru's main source of economic income.

Published: 2026-02-27 Author: World Gafei

Last Updated: 2026/02/27, In 2011, Peruvian coffee exports reached US $1.56 billion, with specialty coffee accounting for 25 per cent of total coffee exports, while organic coffee accounted for 80 per cent of specialty coffee and fair trade and eco-friendly coffee accounted for 20 per cent. The export of organic coffee has great potential for growth and will help Peru achieve greater economic and social development. At present, Peru's specialty coffee export ranks third in the world, ranking in Colombia.

In 2011, Peruvian coffee exports reached US $1.56 billion, with specialty coffee accounting for 25 per cent of total coffee exports, while organic coffee accounted for 80 per cent of specialty coffee and fair trade and eco-friendly coffee accounted for 20 per cent. The export of organic coffee has great potential for growth and will help Peru achieve greater economic and social development. Peru currently ranks third in the world in specialty coffee exports, behind Colombia and Guatemala, but Peru will promote the product in important markets such as Japan, South Korea and China. As the cultivation of coffee brings attractive income to local farmers, the product will gradually replace coca leaves as the main source of local income.