Most German immigrants were unmarried men who often married into Peruvian families and were with time assimilated into the Spanish-speaking majority society.

In 1917, Peru broke off diplomatic relations with Germany during World War I under pressure from the Entente cordiale and the United States.

After Adolf Hitler came to power, some persecuted German Jews emigrated to Peru, including the lawyer Michael Siegel.

[2] East Germany–Peru relations were formally established with the signing of a treaty on December 28, 1972, between representatives of Peru and the German Democratic Republic (GDR) as a result of the end of the Hallstein Doctrine.

After relations were established, an East German delegation headed by Viceminister of International Economic Affairs, Friedman Clausnitzer, made an official visit to Lima from February 6 to 10, 1973.

[8] A second committee was held from November 30 to December 2, 1981, chaired by Peruvian ambassador Hubert Wieland and Dr. Werner Hänold.

[9] On June 11, 1982, the Banco de la Nación signed a credit agreement with the Deutsche Außenhandelsbank of East Germany.

[13] Both countries have established close economic ties, and a Free Trade Agreement between Peru and the European Union has been in place since 2011 and in force since 2013.

[15] Germany mainly exports chemicals and pharmaceutical products and industrial goods such as automobiles, auto parts, and machinery to Peru.

In return, Germany imports mainly raw materials (copper, gold, and zinc) and foodstuffs (coffee, cocoa, and bananas) from Peru.

[1][14] Among the most important German foreign direct investments in Peru is the Lima Airport, in which Fraport AG owns shares.

The joint partnership focuses on the environment, good governance, and sustainable urban development to help the country move closer to OECD standards.