• Peru's organic market remains relatively small, ranking 6th in Latin America and 49th globally, with a market value of USD 92.8 million in 2023. Nonetheless, it recorded solid constant growth of 3.1% that year, despite a regional contraction. Looking ahead, the market is expected to grow at a constant CAGR of 5.7% through the forecast period, outperforming the Latin American average.

• Organic products in Peru represent roughly 0.1% of global demand and just 2.4% of the market in the Latin American region, recording a per capita expenditure of US$2.8 in 2023.

• The Organic Packaged Food and Beverages category in Peru registered a value growth of 9.4% in 2023 in current USD prices to record a market size of US$92.8 million. 
• Organic Packaged Food registered a historic CAGR in current USD prices from 2019 to 2023 of 21.9%, led by a CAGR of 29.7% in Organic Staple Foods.
• Organic Packaged Beverages registered a historic CAGR in current USD prices of 22.2%, with both categories within the segment, Organic Hot Drinks and Soft Drinks growing at similar rates.

• While many consumers are gravitating towards cheaper options, there remains a distinct niche willing to pay a premium for high-quality and healthier products. This divergence highlights a dual consumer landscape: on one side, a broad shift towards affordability driven by economic pressures, and on the other, a dedicated group that prioritises premium attributes and is prepared to spend more for enhanced product experiences.
• According to Euromonitor International's Voice of the Consumer: Lifestyles Survey 2023, 69% of consumers in Peru look for products that contain healthy ingredients in their food and beverages, the highest share among countries researched. 

• As a niche industry in Peru, organic products are highly consolidated, with the market leader recording nearly half of the total value share. The remainder of the market is divided between two mainstream brands and other local players. 
• Pastificio Attilio Mastromauro Pasta Granoro Srl is the top player in organic packaged food in Peru with a value market share of 49.5%  at US$0.2 million in 2021, followed by Ama Time SPA (with 12.5% value market share in 2021) and Pastificio Riscossa Flli Mastromauro Spa (with 9.7% value market share in 2021).
• RAM Industries SA is the most notable local player active in organic packaged food, particularly within organic baby food. The company focuses on using attractive packaging that is colorful and highlights the organic labels. The company's products are available in selected supermarkets with premium positioning to ensure parents are willing to pay extra for its higher quality offering.

• Within Dairy Products and Alternatives, categories like Organic Yogurt or Organic Milk have experienced strong market growth. For the forecast period from 2023 to 2028, Organic Yogurt is expected to double its market size to reach US$9.2 million in 2028, along a constant CAGR of 18.1%. Organic Milk is expected to reach a US$2.1 million market size in 2028, with a constant CAGR of 21.4%.
• Another category expecting high growth is Organic Savoury Snacks, with a solid 5.0% constant CAGR from 2023 to 2028, reaching a US$6.4 million in 2028.

• As individuals become more aware of the nutritional differences between various products, they are making more informed choices about their diets. This shift is supported by the wealth of information available through online platforms and social media, which allow consumers to educate themselves about nutrition and health trends. Although departing from a small base, interest in plant-based alternatives to products like dairy remains high.
• Opportunities exist for manufacturers that are able to appeal to the increasingly health-conscious consumers who are willing to invest in their wellbeing while still considering their budget, therefore products that combine affordability with a strong health value proposition are expected to stand out and thrive.

Economy: 

• In 2023, Peru's economy contracted by 0.4%, amid disruptions related to anti-government protests and adverse weather condition. Real GDP growth recovered significantly in 2024 with a 3.3% real growth supported by the primary sectors, and an increase in private consumption and public investment.
• Growth is expected to moderate given global policy uncertainty and pre-electoral tensions ahead of 2026 presidential elections. From 2025 to 2028, the GDP real growth is expected to average 2.7%.
• Inflation closed at 2.4% in 2024, well within the goal of the Peruvian central bank. During the forecast period, the inflation is expected to average 2.1%.

Population demographics: 

• Peru's population reached 34.1 million in 2024 and is projected to grow by 0.9% to 34.4 million in 2025. The average number of children per woman remains stable at 2.0, with a slight decline to 1.9 expected over the forecast period.
• The median age in Peru was recorded at 31.1 years in 2024, an increase of 1.5 years from 2020.

Income & expenditure: 

• The savings ratio in Peru stood at 4.1% of disposable income in 2024, significantly below the average in Latin America, reflecting constrained household incomes and limited access to attractive financial savings products.
• Consumer expenditure per capita increased by 4.4% in 2024 in current USD terms. In constant USD, it is projected to grow at an average annual rate of 1.3% through 2028.

¹ Health and Wellness Definition: Health and wellness is the aggregation of organic packaged food and beverages, fortified/functional packaged food and beverages, naturally healthy packaged food and beverages, better for you packaged food and beverages and food intolerance products.

The above definition and more can be referenced from the definitions table at the end of the report.

² Economic and Demographic Data has been updated to reflect final 2024 estimates, therefore using 2024 as the base year for exchange rates and prices. 

³ Historic current prices and forecast constant 2024 prices.

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Note : Total organics is the sum of all exports in a particular year   

Authorized Government Agency(s):

Ministry of Agrarian Development and Irrigation (MIDAGRI)
National Agricultural Health Service (SENASA) 
General Directorate of Agricultural Inputs and Agrifood Safety
Subdirectorate of Organic Production

Agency(s) Contact Information:

SENASA - PERU Headquarters
Av. La Molina Nº 1915
Lima 12
La Molina, Lima-Perú Central
Phone: (51)-(1)-313 3300 Ext. 1400
Fax: (51)-(1)-340 1486
Website

Subdirección de Producción Orgánica
Director: Dr. Jorge Leonardo Jave Nakayo
Email: jjave@senasa.gob.pe or organicos@senasa.gob.pe
Organic information

Name(s) of Regulation and/or Standard:

The legal framework is given by the technical regulation for ecological products of 2003 (Resolución Ministerial No. 0076-2003-AG)

The Supreme Decree No. 044-2006-AG approved the Technical Regulation for Organic Products. The Supreme Decree No. 061-2006-AG establishes the National Register of Organic Certification of Organic Production.

In January 2008 law No. 29196 Promotion Act for the Production of Organic/Ecological Products was passed.

Supreme Decree No. 010-2012-AG. - Approves the Regulation of Law No. 29196 - Law on Promotion of Organic Production and Ecological

Link to download all four documents; .pdf; in Spanish. Search to find the documents.

There is still an ongoing process to develop and change the legislation especially for the introduction of alternative certification systems.

National Seal of Organic Production announced in 2021. Supreme Decree Number 0177-2021
Supreme Decree No.2-2020 amends the regulations of Law No. 29196 and approves the Regulation on Certification and Supervision of Organic Production. 
Supreme Decree No. 011-2021 approves the National Concerted Plan for the Promotion of Organic or Ecological Production.

Date of Implementation: 2003

Regulation and/or Standard Scope:

This technical regulation defines and regulates the production, processing, labeling, certification and commercialization of products, including plants, animals, apiculture, and wild products, named organic, biological as well as all its inflections and derivations, which from now on will be known generically as organic products.  Group certification is included in the standards and control system. Peru recognizes Participatory Guarantee Systems that sell organic products direct to customers. Farmers and the administration of the Participatory Guarantee System must be approved and registered by SENASA.

Foreign organic products must comply with the requirements of the regulation and be certified by an authorized certification body.  Imports must be accompanied by an original transaction certificate.

Certification:

A list of registered certifiers is available.

Accreditation Method:

Government

Accreditation:

SENASA - PERU

Procedures for authorization and audits of certification bodies and participatory guarantee systems, evaluation of organic production inspectors, supervision of operators, inspection for the trade of organic productions.

USDA's GAIN Report Peru Exporter Guide (2023)
USDA's GAIN Report Retail Foods (2023)
USDA's GAIN Report Food Processing Ingredients (2022)
USDA's GAIN Report Food Service - Hotel Restaurant Institutional (2023)
USDA's GAIN Report Food and Agricultural Import Regulations and Standards Country Report (2023)
USDA's GAIN Report Food and Agricultural Import Regulations and Standards Export Certificate Report (2023)
USDA's GAIN Report Peruvian Food Retail Market Continues to Grow (2019)
USDA's GAIN Report Retail Foods Convenience trend driving opportunities in Peru's market (2018)