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Seafood Import: Pay Peru Suppliers Fast

Import fresh, frozen, and processed seafood 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 Seafood Import paying Peru suppliers

Traditional Bank
£2,824
FX Spread: 2.8% + £24 fee
  • ❌ 2-3 day settlement
  • ❌ Hidden FX margins
  • ❌ High correspondent bank fees
  • ❌ Manual compliance checks
Unicorn Currencies
£505
FX Spread: 0.5% + £5 fee
  • T+0 (2.3s avg within Unicorn network)
  • ✓ Transparent pricing
  • Plin available
  • ✓ 0.14s automated compliance
Your Annual Savings
82%
£2,319 per £100k

At £150k-£1.5M monthly volume, save £27,828/year

Common Challenges: Seafood Import in Peru

Industry Pain Points

  • Cold chain integrity critical
  • Perishability and shelf life
  • Catch quotas and sustainability
  • Health certificate requirements

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 Seafood Import Payment Challenges in Peru

Fast Settlement: T+0 (2.3s avg within Unicorn network)

Use Plin for instant PEN settlement.Peru instant payment app, growing adoption

Real-Time FX Exposure Tracking

Upload supplier invoices as PDFs. Our AI OCR extracts amounts and currencies. See exactly what waiting costs you in real-time. Lock rates for 15 seconds when you see a good rate.

0.14s Compliance Screening

Automated compliance checks for Peru regulations.Banco Central de Reserva del Perú regulations handled automatically.

Seafood Import Payment Profile

Understanding the payment dynamics of Seafood Import when paying Peru suppliers

Payment Timing

Fresh: payment on delivery or CAD. Frozen: Net 30. Auction purchases: immediate.

Settlement Priority: CRITICAL for fresh: Spoilage risk means fast payment = priority handling. Cold chain delays = total loss.

📄 Invoice Terms

CAD (fresh), Net 30 (frozen), immediate (auctions). LC for large frozen consignments.

Cash Flow Pattern:

Continuous demand. Fishing seasons affect supply. Christmas/Easter peaks. Fresh requires constant ordering.

📊 FX Risk Profile

HIGH: NOK (salmon), EUR (European), VND (shrimp). Commodity pricing + FX. Fresh product timing critical.

Supplier Relationships:

Direct relationships with processors. Auction participation for fresh. Long-term contracts for consistency. Sustainability credentials important.

Common Documentation for Seafood Import

  • Health Certificate
  • Catch Certificate (IUU)
  • Temperature Log
  • MSC Chain of Custody
  • Veterinary Certificate

Popular Peru Supplier Types for Seafood Import

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
Typical Transaction Size
£35k-£165k
Compliance Notice: Subject to sanctions and compliance screening. Certain industries and countries not supported.

Ready to Pay Peru Suppliers 82% Cheaper?

Join Seafood Import businesses saving £2,319 per £100k payment with t+0 (2.3s avg within unicorn network).

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