Peru generates interest in investors and companies from Germany

New horizons! Peru attracted the interest of investors and companies from Germany during the Seminar Invest in Peru, held on January 29 in the city of Hamburg, Germany. According to the Commission for the Promotion of Peruvian Exports and Tourism (PROMPERU), Peru presented itself as an attractive investment alternative by showcasing its comparative advantages, strengths and potential in key economic sectors.

This event, organized by PROMPERU through its Commercial Office in Hamburg and its Directorate of Business Investment Promotion (DI), in alliance with the Association for Latin America in Germany (LAV), was held as a consecutive promotional action following Peru's participation in the 74th Latin America Day in Stuttgart in October 2023.

The seminar was attended by more than 40 participants from the economic sectors of high technology, renewable energies, food industry, port, logistics and investment agencies, all of them interested in the interesting business and development opportunities currently offered by our country.

During this event, it was also announced that a delegation of German entrepreneurs interested in various investment sectors will visit Lima, which will be organized by the Association for Latin America in Germany with the support of PROMPERU.

Additional information:

• According to the fDi Markets platform of the Financial Times, between 2003 and November 2023, Germany invested USD 939 million in Peru through 48 projects. It is the third European country with the highest number of investment projects registered in the country. This capital injection comes from 35 German companies and has generated 4570 direct jobs.
• The Lufthansa Group, a German company in the aviation sector, is evaluating opportunities to resume flights between Germany – Lima. The company JJ Darboven, which has been present in the coffee business since 1866, is planning a reforestation project in coffee-growing areas in Peru.
• Currently, the top 3 sectors with the highest Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) in Peru from Germany account for 83% of the total: Logistics sector (57%), followed by Food Industries (15%) and Renewable Energies (11%).