Among the spirits, one of the products that has gained prominence, mainly abroad, is rum, which has become the third most exported alcoholic beverage in Peru; after pisco and beer. It is followed by wine and vodka.
Between January and June 2024, the main destinations for national rum were Colombia (73%), the Netherlands (17.3%), Ecuador (3.1%), the United States (2.2%) and Germany (1.2%).
According to the SNI Spirits Committee, rum sales in Peru are currently approximately 1.5 million nine-liter cases, of which more than 70% correspond to national production. While 30% is imported from the following countries: Nicaragua (41.2%), Dominican Republic (17.2%) and Colombia (12.3%).
Annual per capita consumption of rum in Peru is 400 ml, while in some Caribbean countries it exceeds 5 liters per person. In Colombia, it reaches 600 ml and in Chile almost 1000 ml, states the SNI in its report.
