FDI flows have recovered, and Peruvian companies have more international projection than ever before, factors that are conditioning the destinations of investment capital in the country. In this context, investments in Peru are increasingly being guided by sector-specific opportunities rather than by macroeconomic performance alone.
In Peru, investment destinations are beginning to be defined more clearly. With a year-on-year increase of 56.7% in FDI flows during 2024, which reached nearly US$6.8 billion, Peru registers one of the highest growth rates recorded in Latin America, according to the Economic Commission for Latin America and the Caribbean (ECLAC). However, for investors, macroeconomic stability does not fully explain this figure: in the current context, investments are channeled towards sectors that allow them to see concrete projects underway, demand that has not yet been satisfied, or marked opportunities to enter new markets with a horizon that goes beyond 2026.
“In terms of sectors, capital is flowing especially towards infrastructure projects associated with continuous operations and linked businesses,” says Luis Fuentes, director of Grupo Fuentes and Alligare Internacional, a holding company focused on international consulting and investment promotion. Private investors see attractive sectors based on ecosystems where growth is not predicated on a single isolated project but a series of activities that provide continuity, scalability, and assurance of long-term profitability.
Sector Spotlight: Infrastructure
Infrastructure and logistics are currently at the core of investments in Peru, particularly those tied to long-term operational ecosystems. “Peru is positioning itself as a logistics hub for the Pacific”, affirms Fuentes. In recent years, the creation of the Port of Chancay and expansion projects for the port of Callao have created opportunities not only for global logistics operators but also for industrial warehouses, technical and mechanical service companies, or those focused on operational support.
Infrastructure, therefore, heads the list of sought-after sectors. Transport infrastructure, real estate developments for urban projects, road concessions, and other public-private partnerships not only allow direct entry of capital but also connect to a series of services such as engineering, project supervision, maintenance contracts, and operations. That opens space for investors not only at the large institutional level but also for mid-market companies with technical value propositions.
The second pillar related to infrastructure projects is logistics. Chancay port is designed to connect commerce with Asia and foster production agreements with countries such as China, while Callao’s expansion plans are reaffirming Peru’s role in Pacific trade routes. Both projects are creating demand for industrial storage space, specialized transportation services (such as fleet maintenance and cold chains), and technical logistics services.
Energy and Agroindustry: Continuity of Demand
Energy is a third area of interest. If generation, transmission, and energy services continue to attract interest from investors focused on large projects linked to mining or connected to industries in growth, other renewable projects, grid modernization, and energy efficiency begin to gain prominence as mandatory sustainability requirements begin to filter into decision-making.
The food industry, in turn, rounds up the list. The fact that Peru is a net exporter of agricultural goods and that crops grown locally are inserted into value-added production chains makes it an attractive destination for capital. However, opportunities go beyond mere food production: irrigation infrastructure, cold chain logistics, certification services, consulting, or application of technology to food packaging and processing are sectors within the value chain that also benefit from foreign capital. Added to this is Peru’s wide range of climates and counter-seasonality with respect to the northern hemisphere, as well as access to other markets through free trade agreements.
Technology: Common Thread Through Multiple Opportunities
Finally, technology can be considered a cross-cutting sector. There are opportunities in industries such as mining, food production, or logistics tied to technologies that increase efficiency, allow traceability, introduce automation, and improve processes. Platforms, industrial software, and other tools to manage data and boost productivity are key solutions that international companies require and that national companies can provide not only domestically but also for export.
“There is an investor that is increasingly participating in these sectors: regional investors,” comments Fuentes. Investors from Chile, Bolivia, Ecuador and Asia, particularly China and South Korea, stand out. “Peru wins in terms of its investment attractiveness due to macroeconomic stability, its trade openness and its network of free trade agreements,” he adds. The country is therefore not just a destination market but a platform to operate in the region and send exports.
In fact, this type of scenario is encouraging some Peruvian companies to consider expanding abroad as well. Companies are slowly making their way into Chilean, Bolivian, and Asian markets and entering through commercial offices in places such as Hong Kong has become one of the initial strategies for firms wanting to internationalize (particularly in processed foods or other value added products), decreasing risk while getting closer to final markets without needing major capital injections.
Inbound and Outbound Investment: Toward 2026
The outlook is positive as we enter 2026. The challenge now is to consolidate these sectors as pillars for sustained growth so that investments in Peru become more diversified and resilient over time. Clear rules, legal stability, and an agenda that incentivizes capital entry and facilitates Peruvian companies to go abroad will be key to achieving this objective.