Construction Materials: Pay Peru Suppliers Fast
Import building materials, construction supplies, and infrastructure products Send PEN payments to Peru suppliers with t+0 (2.3s avg within unicorn network). Save 82% vs traditional banks.
Save £2,319 per £100k Payment
Typical savings for Construction Materials paying Peru suppliers
- ❌ 2-3 day settlement
- ❌ Hidden FX margins
- ❌ High correspondent bank fees
- ❌ Manual compliance checks
- ✓ T+0 (2.3s avg within Unicorn network)
- ✓ Transparent pricing
- ✓ Plin available
- ✓ 0.14s automated compliance
At £400k-£3M monthly volume, save £27,828/year
Common Challenges: Construction Materials in Peru
Industry Pain Points
- Project-based demand (lumpy)
- Heavy/bulky goods (freight intensive)
- Weather-dependent delivery
- Credit terms for contractors
Country-Specific Considerations
- Banco Central de Reserva del Perú regulations
- SUNAT (Tax Authority) documentation
- IGV (VAT 18%) on goods and services
- Mining sector oversight
How Unicorn Solves Construction Materials Payment Challenges in Peru
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0.14s Compliance Screening
Automated compliance checks for Peru regulations.Banco Central de Reserva del Perú regulations handled automatically.
Construction Materials Payment Profile
Understanding the payment dynamics of Construction Materials when paying Peru suppliers
⏱ Payment Timing
Project milestone payments. Net 30-45 for materials suppliers. Payment on delivery for bulk materials (concrete, aggregates).
📄 Invoice Terms
Net 30-45 (established suppliers), COD for bulk deliveries. Project retentions (5%) held 6-12 months. Credit lines for large contractors.
Project-based and weather-dependent. Construction season (Mar-Oct in UK). Large projects: payments spread over months. Retentions delay final settlement.
📊 FX Risk Profile
MODERATE: EUR (European materials), CNY (fixtures/tiles), TRY (marble). Project budgets set in GBP, FX swings affect margins. Hedge at tender stage.
Mix of long-term (major suppliers) and project-specific (specialist materials). Builders merchants for convenience, direct-import for bulk savings.
Common Documentation for Construction Materials
- Delivery Note (site-specific)
- CE/UKCA Marking Certificate
- Declaration of Performance (DoP)
- Test Certificates (concrete/steel)
- Environmental Product Declaration (EPD)
Popular Peru Supplier Types for Construction Materials
Common Peru Suppliers
- Copper mines (Arequipa, Cusco)
- Textile manufacturers (Lima, Arequipa)
- Agricultural exporters (La Libertad)
- Seafood processors (Paracas, Chimbote)
Payment Tips for Peru
- Peru = Copper/silver leader, textile exporter
- Plin/Yape gaining traction for PEN payments
- Lima = Main business hub
- Strong textile manufacturing (Pima cotton) - competitive pricing
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