Overview
Demand for residential, industrial, and office security equipment and services remain strong in Peru. According to the National Institute of Statistics and Information, in 2021, just under 10% of urban-dwelling Peruvians aged 15 or older were victim of more than one crime. And according to the U.S. State Department, in Peru crime, including petty theft, carjackings, muggings, assaults, and other violent crime, is common in Peru and can occur during daylight hours despite the presence of many witnesses. The risk of crime increases at night. Organized criminal groups have been known to use roadblocks to rob victims in areas outside of the capital city of Lima.
Opportunities
The Strategic Plan for the Peruvian National Police (PNP) 2022-2024 states that the GOP will spend almost $4 billion annually over the next two years on measures to enhance citizen security. The challenges include drug trafficking, organized crime, terrorism, human trafficking and the smuggling of migrants, and violent protests and social conflict.
For 2022 the Strategic Plan assigns $54 million for the construction of 17 police stations, two investigation units, and ten specialized units for forensic laboratories, rescue service, and tactical divisions, among others. There is also $1.5 million for investments related to firefighters and $3 million to address migration issues. In addition, the plan calls for implementing relevant technologies and strengthening law enforcement institutions nationally.
Challenges
Despite the opportunities, challenges exist in the procurement process, especially at the local and regional levels. As with other government tenders, this includes poorly articulated calls for proposals, non-transparency, accusations of corruption, and potential problems with contracting and payment following award.
China has, by the far, the largest market share in Peru, at approximately 40%, followed by the U.S. with less than half that, followed by Spain, Germany, Taiwan, France, Mexico, Colombia, Italy, and Brazil, all in single digits.
|
Safety and Security Equipment |
2019 |
2020 |
2021 |
2022 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Total Exports |
29.5 |
20 |
25 |
24 |
|
Total Imports |
370.1 |
370.1 |
320 |
300 |
|
Imports from the US |
65.4 |
65.4 |
60.9 |
62.5 |
|
Total Market Size |
340.6 |
350.1 |
296.9 |
305.8 |
Units: $ millions; Total Market Size = (Total Local Production + Imports) – Exports; Source: Global Trade Atlas
Leading Product Imports Within Sector (2021)
|
HTS Code |
Description |
|---|---|
|
630790 |
Made-Up Textile Articles, NESOI |
|
853110 |
Burglar or Fire Alarms and Similar Apparatus |
|
650610 |
Safety (Incl Sports) Hdgr, Whether/Not Lined/Trimmed |
|
700729 |
Laminated Safety Glass, Not for Vehicular Use |
|
900490 |
Spectacles, Etc., Corrective, Protective, NESOI |
|
842410 |
Fire Extinguishers, Whether or Not Charged |
|
902710 |
Gas or Smoke Analysis Apparatus |
|
853180 |
Electric Sound or Visual Signaling Apparatus NESOI |
|
902000 |
Breathing Appliances & Gas Masks NESOI; Parts Etc. |
Key Industry Events
Sitdef 2023: The largest Safety, Security and Disaster Relief Trade Show in Peru held every two year at the San Borja Army Base in Lima, Peru. The next one will likely be in late 2023.
Resources
Global Trade Atlas
Ministerio del Interior (Ministry of the Interior)