The year 2025 ended with changes in the fortunes of Peru’s largest families, driven by changes in international markets and key business decisions. The sharp rise in the price of gold, which rose from US$2,000 to nearly US$4,500 an ounce, and the rise in silver directly affected asset valuations. Sales and business reorganization transactions have been completed, consolidating this scenario.
The measure of assets included each family’s stake in their companies, as well as their market value and financial position. Dividends, cash and real estate were also considered. Public companies used stock prices, while private firms used international benchmarks. This criterion was favored by the good performance of global markets during the year.
Families leading the rating
Family Rodriguez Pastor He took fourth place with $3.6 billion. The closing of Real Plaza Trujillo caused a reputational and financial impact that affected the price InRetail. However, the performance of a Intercorp Financial Services offset part of the negative effect. Its share price rose from $29.20 to $43.60 and helped support the group’s value.
The third position corresponded to the family Rodriguezthe controller of Group Gloriawith 5,020 million dollars. During the year, it faced regulatory sanctions and withdrew from less profitable markets. Despite this, 2025 ended with record sales and profits. This result was maintained by dairy, cement, sugar enterprises, and agroexport.
A family appeared in the second location Romerowith assets estimated at $6,360 million. The group sold fishing and energy assets and reorganized Primax in various countries. At the same time, he made purchases in insurance, energy and food. Efficiency of the stock market Credicarpwhose shares topped $280, explained about half of its valuation.
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Family Brescia He took the top spot with a fortune estimated at US$7.44 billion and thanks to his holdings in Breca Minería and Breca Banca. Mining contributed the bulk of the value through Minsur, the world’s second-largest tin producer, in addition to gold mining. The group also supports businesses in infrastructure, cement and industrial fishing. In the financial sector, his positions strengthened his participation in BBVA Perú and his control of Rímac Seguros.
Mining and diversification are the rest of the list
Wealth, mainly related to mining, was concentrated below. Family Hochschild reached $2,030 million after selling 50% of Cementos Pacasmayo for $550 million. The recovery of Hochschild Mining and the promotion of Aclara Resources, focused on rare earth elements, strengthened its portfolio. The Benavides family has reached $1.7 billion thanks to the rise of Buenaventura and the start of the San Gabriel project.
The last section of the ranking combined diversified and relatively smaller assets. The Arias and Marsano families benefited from the high price of gold despite lower volumes and operational difficulties. The Horizonte group, owned by the Navarro Grau family, has increased the value of its exports despite falling production and social conflicts. Rounding out the list are Lindley, Fishman, Acuña, Dyer, Mulder, Mata and Añaños with fortunes between $420 million and $780 million.
