How Is Peru’s Gas Crisis Affecting Exporters and International Trade?
Published on 12 March 2026
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The Veritrade Foreign Trade Team. Specialists in international trade data and global market analysis, focused on enabling real decision-making for importers and exporters.
Summary
The rupture of the Camisea gas pipeline has introduced uncertainty into Peru’s energy supply.
This system transports natural gas from the Camisea fields to the country’s main consumption centers.
In a scenario of supply disruption, companies that consume or export gas may need to analyze the current structure of international customers, evaluate alternative suppliers, and understand which markets could absorb shifts in supply or demand.
Analyzing foreign trade data helps quantify these scenarios and identify opportunities across international markets.
The Camisea Gas Crisis and Its Potential Impact on Energy Trade
The rupture of the Camisea gas pipeline has created uncertainty around Peru’s energy supply. This pipeline is a key component of the country’s energy infrastructure, transporting natural gas from the Camisea fields to major consumption centers.
When disruptions occur in infrastructure of this scale, the impact is not limited to the domestic market. It can also affect international trade flows linked to energy inputs and related products.
From a foreign trade perspective, the relevant analysis focuses on understanding how the international supply structure might adjust and which suppliers could gain relative market share in certain markets.
Structure of Peru’s Gas Exports
An analysis of Peru’s liquefied natural gas (LNG) exports during 2025 shows a clear geographic concentration in Asian markets.
Main Destination Markets (2025)
| Country | % of FOB Value | Price (US$/m³) |
|---|---|---|
| South Korea | 28.62% | 190.63 |
| Japan | 19.30% | 203.43 |
| China | 14.34% | 189.26 |
| Spain | 12.16% | 176.82 |
| France | 11.46% | 168.72 |
| Netherlands | 8.39% | 180.96 |
| United Kingdom | 3.38% | 152.31 |
Source: Veritrade
Key Findings
Asia accounts for more than 60% of total export value.
South Korea and Japan are the primary buyers of Peruvian LNG.
Europe appears as a secondary but still relevant market (Spain, France, Netherlands).
Prices remain relatively consistent, ranging between US$168 and US$203 per cubic meter, reflecting a fairly aligned international market valuation.
Implications for Peruvian Exporters
There is a strong dependency on Asian markets, meaning that any changes in demand from these countries could directly affect the structure of Peru’s gas exports.
With the Camisea pipeline disruption, maintaining supply continuity to markets such as South Korea, Japan, and China becomes critical to preserving commercial relationships and Peru’s position in the global LNG trade.
In this context, understanding the weight of each destination market and evaluating potential alternative destinations may be crucial to reducing exposure to a limited number of buyers.
Gas Imports into Peru: A Limited Structure
Unlike exports, import analysis shows that Peru maintains minimal dependence on international markets for its gas supply.
Countries of Origin
| Country | % of CIF Value |
|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 63.38% |
| Netherlands | 36.62% |
Source: Veritrade
Key Findings
Import volumes are extremely limited.
This confirms that Peru does not rely on international markets for its gas supply but rather on domestic production from Camisea.
The identified operations appear to be isolated trading transactions rather than a structured supply chain.
Implications for Peruvian Companies
In the event of a disruption in domestic supply, the current import structure does not provide a consolidated network of international suppliers.
As a result, companies operating in Peru would likely need to explore exporting markets with larger production capacity to secure alternative supply.
Implications for Companies That Consume or Export Gas in Peru
The combined analysis of exports and imports reveals two key realities:
Peru is primarily a gas-exporting country, with a strong orientation toward Asian markets.
At the same time, the domestic energy supply depends structurally on Camisea gas production, with very limited imports.
In a scenario of supply disruption, companies that rely on gas in Peru may need to evaluate international suppliers with greater export capacity that could respond to increases in global demand.
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