Asociación de Exportadores

What Asociación de Exportadores does

Asociación de Exportadores (ADEX) is a Peruvian non-profit trade association founded in 1980 and headquartered in San Borja, Lima, with an additional office in Callao. The organization represents exporters, importers, and foreign trade service providers across four primary verticals: agroexports, manufacturing, extractive industries (mining, fishing, aquaculture, forestry), and foreign trade services. ADEX positions itself as Peru's principal private-sector trade association, with the stated mission of representing, protecting, and serving companies engaged in foreign trade. The association is member-driven and operates without external venture, private equity, or institutional ownership.

ADEX operates a multi-platform service and technology ecosystem delivered through wholly-owned subsidiaries and sub-brands. Core platforms include CIEN (Centro de Investigación de Economía y Negocios Globales), the research and strategic intelligence arm founded in 2017 that produces statistical reports, bilateral trade profiles, and employment impact analyses; ADEX Data Trade, a member-exclusive quantitative foreign trade information platform; ADEX Instituto (ADEX Escuela) and ADEX Global Learning, vocational and online professional training platforms; ADEX Consulting, which delivers customized advisory services; ADEX Certificaciones, which issues certificates of origin enabling preferential tariff treatment under trade agreements; Centro Jurídico, providing legal support; Defensoría del Exportador, an ombudsman service for exporters; and ExpoAlimentaria, a recurring international food and beverage trade fair connecting Peruvian exporters with international buyers. Distribution is primarily direct via membership, supplemented by digital self-serve portals and event-based engagement. The organization maintains an English-language web presence alongside its Spanish-language assets.

ADEX's revenue is generated through a mix of recurring membership fees, transactional fees from certificate of origin issuance, professional services revenue from consulting and in-company training, event participation and sponsorship (notably ExpoAlimentaria), and education program fees. Pricing is not publicly disclosed and is structured around annual membership tied to company size and export volume. Go-to-market is sales-led, combining direct outreach, industry events, referrals, and digital marketing, targeting enterprise and mid-market Peruvian exporters. The association does not disclose revenue figures, and there is no public record of funding rounds, M&A activity, or leadership changes in the available data.

Name

Asociación de Exportadores

Legal name

Asociación de Exportadores

Website

https://adexperu.org.pe

Company type

Private

Founded year

1980

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Asociación de Exportadores (ADEX) is a Peruvian non-profit trade association founded in 1980 that represents exporters, importers, and foreign trade service providers across agroexports, manufacturing, extractives, and trade services through a multi-platform ecosystem spanning research, data, certifications, education, consulting, and trade events.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Trade Association Services

NAICS

Convention and Trade Show Organizers (56192)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Export Promotion & Market Access Support (BPADAMAC)

akta.pro secondary industries

Trade Finance, Export Credit & Risk Mitigation (BPADAMAG), Trade, Export Controls & Customs Compliance (BPAHAFAN)

Keywords

• Trade association services
• Export advisory services
• Trade intelligence platform
• Certificate of origin
• Trade fair organization

Headquarters

HQ city

Lima

HQ country

Peru

HQ region

Latin America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Membership Fees: Annual membership fees from companies engaged in import/export operations. Members gain access to advisory services, certifications, training, and networking.
2. Certification Services: Fees for certificate of origin issuance and other export certifications.
3. Education and Training: Revenue from ADEX Instituto and Global Learning programs including professional courses and in-company training.
4. Events and Trade Shows: ExpoAlimentaria and other business events generate participation and sponsorship revenue.
5. Advisory and Consulting: Customized consulting services through ADEX Consulting for member companies.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Asociación de Exportadores (ADEX) is Peru's principal private non-profit trade association for exporters, importers, and foreign trade service providers. It delivers a portfolio of membership-based services including export advisory, certificate of origin issuance, commercial intelligence and research (CIEN, ADEX Data Trade), vocational and corporate training (ADEX Instituto, Global Learning), consulting, legal support, ombudsman services, and the ExpoAlimentaria food industry trade fair.

Product overview

Asociación de Exportadores (ADEX) is a Peruvian exporters association offering a multi-platform ecosystem of products and services to support international trade. The core portfolio centers on CIEN (Centro de Investigación de Economía y Negocios Globales), a research and intelligence platform providing strategic reports on exports, employment, and bilateral trade; ADEX Data Trade, a foreign trade information platform for members; and ADEX Consulting, offering personalized advisory services. Supporting services include ADEX Certificaciones for certificates of origin, Centro Jurídico for legal support, and the Defensoría del Exportador for resolving exporter issues. Educational offerings are delivered through ADEX Instituto/Escuela and ADEX Global Learning platforms. The association also organizes ExpoAlimentaria, the premier food industry trade fair, and provides business event services through Ferias y Eventos de Negocio. The portfolio covers the full export lifecycle from market intelligence to training, certification, and business networking.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• CIEN - Centro de Investigación de Economía y Negocios Globales: Research and intelligence arm producing commercial reports, strategic publications, and economic analyses on global trade.
• Expoalimentaria
• ADEX Data Trade
• ADEX Instituto (ADEX Escuela)
• ADEX Global Learning
• ADEX Consulting
• ADEX Certificaciones (Certificado de Origen)
• Defensoría del Exportador

Products and services

• CIEN (Centro de Investigación de Economía y Negocios Globales) Research center providing strategic intelligence on Peruvian exports, economics, and global business through statistical reports and publications, including commercial notes, exporter reports, employment reports, and bilateral trade profiles.
• ADEX Data Trade Quantitative and qualitative foreign trade information platform providing advisory services for international trade operations, exclusive for ADEX members.
• ADEX Certificaciones (Certificado de Origen) Certificate of origin certification services for exported goods, enabling preferential tariff treatment under trade agreements.
• ADEX Instituto / Escuela Educational institution offering professional training programs and courses for companies, including in-company training and professional development for foreign trade.
• ADEX Global Learning Online learning platform providing educational programs for professional development in international trade and business skills, including corporate and in-company training.
• ExpoAlimentaria Annual food industry trade fair and business event connecting Peruvian exporters with international buyers in the food and beverage sector.
• ADEX Consulting Personalized advisory and consulting services tailored to business needs, part of ADEX's service portfolio for member companies.
• Ferias y Eventos de Negocio Trade fairs and business events organization services connecting member companies with international business opportunities.
• Asesoría en Comercio Exterior Foreign trade advisory services exclusive for ADEX members, providing guidance on import/export operations and regulations.
• Centro Jurídico Legal center providing legal support and guidance on trade-related matters for member companies.
• Defensoría del Exportador Export defender (ombudsman) service addressing and resolving issues affecting exporters in their international trade operations.
• Tarjeta ABTC APEC Business Travel Card service facilitating business travel for traders across APEC member economies.
• Capacitación para empresas (In Company) Customized in-company training programs for businesses seeking tailored professional development in international trade.

Quantifiable outcome

• 8.9% increase in export-related employment (reaching 1,516,000 jobs) as reported by CIEN-ADEX

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• CIEN (Centro de Investigación de Economía y Negocios Globales)coreTechnology or IntegrationCIEN is ADEX's research arm established in 2017 to contribute knowledge on competitiveness, export economics, and global business. It produces statistical reports, bilateral trade profiles, and employment impact studies for Peruvian exporters.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• PROMPERÚ: Peru's government export promotion commission; directly comparable to ADEX because both promote Peruvian exports, deliver market intelligence, organize trade fairs, and provide training and advisory services to Peruvian exporters, operating as overlapping channels for the same customer base.
• COMEX Peru: Peruvian trade association (Sociedad de Comercio Exterior del Perú) representing exporters and importers; directly comparable to ADEX as a peer trade association providing trade policy advocacy, market analysis, and member services to Peruvian foreign-trade companies.
• ProChile: Chile's government export promotion agency; directly comparable to ADEX as a national-level export promotion body offering market intelligence, trade missions, training, and international trade fair organization for exporters.
• ProColombia: Colombia's official export promotion agency; directly comparable to ADEX as a national export promotion entity offering foreign market intelligence, business matchmaking, trade fair coordination, and exporter training programs.
• Sociedad Nacional de Industrias (SNI): Peruvian industrial society representing manufacturers; directly comparable to ADEX as a Peruvian business association providing services to exporters in the manufacturing sector, including training, advocacy, and member services.
• CONFIEP: Confederación Nacional de Instituciones Empresariales Privadas, Peru's main private business confederation; directly comparable to ADEX as a Peruvian umbrella business association that represents sectors including manufacturing and extractive industries and provides policy advocacy and member services.
• Cámara de Comercio de Lima (CCL): Lima's chamber of commerce, which issues certificates of origin and supports foreign trade; directly comparable to ADEX because both serve Peruvian exporters with certification services, training, and trade-related member benefits.
• AmCham Peru: American Chamber of Commerce in Peru, a bilateral business association; directly comparable to ADEX as a Peruvian business association offering networking, advocacy, training, and trade-related services to companies engaged in cross-border commerce.

Regional players

• FENALCO: Colombian national trade association representing retailers and commerce service providers; comparable to ADEX as a national-level business association that delivers training, events, and member services, though focused on domestic commerce rather than purely export promotion.
• Asociación de Exportadores de El Salvador (EXPORTA El Salvador) / equivalent regional bodies: Central American export promotion counterpart (PROESA/EXPORTA family); comparable to ADEX as a Latin American national export promotion agency providing trade intelligence, training, and trade fair services, though operating in a different country and smaller economy.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/ADEX_PERU
• YouTubeyoutube.com/user/exportares
• Facebookfacebook.com/Asociaciondeexportadores
• LinkedInpe.linkedin.com/company/asociaci-n-de-exportadores-adex
• Instagraminstagram.com/adex_peru
• TikToktiktok.com/@adex_peru

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Subsidiaries5 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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