Our Impact in Peru: The Role of Women in Agriculture

With the support of Finanex, this Peruvian olive oil exporter increased its revenue by 45%, while supporting more than 30 smallholder farmers in the desert region of Tacna. But that’s only part of the story.

The company has been producing and exporting olive oil from Peru to Colombia, Panama, Spain, and the United States since the 1950s. Today, much of its operations are led by women.

Their contribution often goes unnoticed, yet it is essential. Across Latin America’s agribusiness sector—and within our client’s operations in Peru—women play a critical role in post-harvest activities such as sorting, cleaning, drying, packaging, quality control, and commercialization.

At Finanex, we are proud to support family-owned businesses across Latin America. Stories like this inspire us to continue expanding access to trade finance, helping exporters grow while creating lasting economic opportunities for rural communities.