Peru is a country in western South America. Services account for 53% of Peruvian gross domestic product, followed by manufacturing (22.3%), extractive industries (15%), and taxes (9.7%).[1] Recent economic growth has been fueled by macroeconomic stability, improved terms of trade, and rising investment and consumption.[2] Peru's main exports are copper, gold, zinc, textiles, and fish meal; its major trade partners are the United States, China, Brazil, and Chile.[3]
For further information on the types of business entities in this country and their abbreviations, see "Business entities in Peru".