
Insights for Chile
BETA
January 2026 period, National level, Product aggregation
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Summary: Overall, Chile's trade values show a robust increase in exports with a total of 13.23 billion USD, up by 3.3 billion USD year-on-year, while imports decreased to 6.84 billion USD, down by 1.06 billion USD. This reflects a significant shift in trade dynamics, particularly in the context of the recent political changes and economic activities surrounding the copper industry.
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MoM insights: In the month-on-month analysis, total exports from Chile reached 13.23 billion USD, reflecting a significant increase of 3.05 billion USD, which corresponds to a 29.96% rise. Imports, however, totaled 6.84 billion USD, showing a decrease of 227.85 million USD, or a 3.23% decline.
**Country Official:** For imports, Switzerland led with 970.38 million USD, increasing by 241.5 million USD (33.13%). Spain followed with 335.62 million USD, up by 163.77 million USD (95.30%). The lowest imports were from the United States at 2.14 billion USD, down by 301.91 million USD (-12.34%). For exports, the United States again topped the list with 2.15 billion USD, increasing by 707.78 million USD (48.94%). China followed with 4.85 billion USD, up by 615.61 million USD (14.52%). The lowest export value was from Switzerland at 91.51 million USD, down by 164.14 million USD (-64.21%).
**Subnat Geography:** In terms of regions, Las Condes had the highest imports at 2.42 billion USD, increasing by 235.56 million USD (10.76%). Huechuraba followed with 678.67 million USD, up by 171.57 million USD (33.83%). The lowest was Santiago at 314.08 million USD, down by 107.17 million USD (-25.44%). For exports, Las Condes again led with 5.16 billion USD, increasing by 1.28 billion USD (33.04%). Punta Arenas followed with 512.75 million USD, up by 487.18 million USD (19.06%). The lowest was Las Cabras at 49.56 million USD, down by 34.41 million USD (-40.41%).
**HS4 Official:** In product categories, imports of motor vehicles and parts reached 320.87 million USD, increasing by 169.15 million USD (112.49%). Computers followed with 347.15 million USD, up by 146.83 million USD (72.30%). The lowest was bovine meat at 265.95 million USD, down by 393.47 million USD (-59.67%). For exports, commodities not elsewhere specified led with 1.23 billion USD, increasing by 847.03 million USD (220.69%). Copper ore followed with 3.94 billion USD, up by 833.8 million USD (26.85%). The lowest was gold at 441.59 million USD, down by 84.7 million USD (-16.09%).
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YoY insights: In the year-on-year analysis, total exports increased to 13.23 billion USD, reflecting a growth of 3.3 billion USD, or 33.19%. Imports totaled 6.84 billion USD, showing a decline of 1.06 billion USD, or -13.48%.
**Country Official:** For imports, the United States led with 2.14 billion USD, increasing by 194.77 million USD (9.99%). Spain followed with 335.62 million USD, up by 180.99 million USD (117.04%). The lowest was Singapore at 69.81 million USD, down by 951.99 million USD (-93.17%). For exports, the United States again topped the list with 2.15 billion USD, increasing by 913.71 million USD (73.67%). Areas followed with 549.93 million USD, up by 496.51 million USD (9.29%). The lowest was Switzerland at 91.51 million USD, down by 52.43 million USD (-36.42%).
**Subnat Geography:** In regions, Providencia had the highest imports at 992.7 million USD, increasing by 251.99 million USD (34.02%). Conchalí followed with 191.22 million USD, up by 94.61 million USD (97.92%). The lowest was Las Condes at 2.42 billion USD, down by 896.67 million USD (-26.99%). For exports, Las Condes led with 5.16 billion USD, increasing by 1.77 billion USD (52.26%). Punta Arenas followed with 512.75 million USD, up by 476.93 million USD (13.32%). The lowest was Curicó at 218.57 million USD, down by 97.95 million USD (-30.95%).
**HS4 Official:** In product categories, imports of computers reached 347.15 million USD, increasing by 177.02 million USD (104.04%). Motor vehicles and parts followed with 320.87 million USD, up by 122.58 million USD (61.82%). The lowest was sports equipment at 11.9 million USD, down by 156.61 million USD (-92.94%). For exports, copper ore led with 3.94 billion USD, increasing by 1.61 billion USD (69.01%). Commodities not elsewhere specified followed with 1.23 billion USD, up by 832.92 million USD (210.24%). The lowest was pitted fruits at 1.33 billion USD, down by 633.05 million USD (-32.31%).
