NewzBetween August 2025 and July 2026, Peruvian exports supported over 1.51 million direct jobs, representing a 7.6% increase compared to the previous twelve-month period. Despite this growth in employment figures, the export sector faced significant contraction in production volume, with 12 out of 15 sectors experiencing a decline.
The data highlights a dichotomy between the resilience of labor demand linked to export activities and the underlying downturn in the majority of export-oriented industries. This trend suggests that while the export sector remains a vital engine for job creation, the broader economic performance of these industries has weakened over the analyzed period.
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