
Insights for Chile
BETA
March 2026 period, National level, Product aggregation
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Summary: Overall, Chile's trade in March 2026 showed a robust increase in both imports and exports compared to the previous month, with total imports rising to 6.74 billion USD (+1.05 billion USD) and exports reaching 11.37 billion USD (+824.4 million USD). Year-on-year, however, imports decreased by 620.42 million USD (-8.43%), while exports increased significantly by 2.31 billion USD (+25.54%). This indicates a strong recovery in export activities despite a decline in import values compared to the previous year.
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MoM insights: In March 2026, Chile's trade values showed significant month-on-month changes. Imports totaled 6.74 billion USD, reflecting a 1.05 billion USD increase (18.53% growth). The top three countries for imports were the United States (2.14 billion USD, +361.59 million USD, +20.30%), Panama (202.54 million USD, +142.78 million USD, +238.93%), and Ireland (188.52 million USD, +138.90 million USD, +279.90%). Conversely, the lowest changes were seen with Germany (259.25 million USD, -129.57 million USD, -33.32%), Italy (107.41 million USD, -49.36 million USD, -31.49%), and Paraguay (99.76 million USD, -32.17 million USD, -24.38%). For exports, totaling 11.37 billion USD, there was an increase of 824.4 million USD (7.82% growth). The leading countries for exports included the United States (1.81 billion USD, +201.14 million USD, +12.54%), Germany (197.48 million USD, +120.18 million USD, +155.45%), and Bulgaria (106.84 million USD, +106.45 million USD, +271.40%). The lowest changes were noted with Areas (19.76 million USD, -135.77 million USD, -87.93%), France (61.31 million USD, -47.91 million USD, -43.73%), and Malaysia (7.28 million USD, -30.79 million USD, -80.00%).
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YoY insights: Year-on-year analysis for March 2026 revealed that imports reached 6.74 billion USD, a decrease of 620.42 million USD (-8.43%). The top countries for imports were Ireland (188.52 million USD, +149.38 million USD, +3,816.70%), Panama (202.54 million USD, +122.33 million USD, +1,525.01%), and Mexico (115.32 million USD, +81.93 million USD, +2,453.47%). The lowest changes were from Singapore (41.18 million USD, -319.84 million USD, -88.59%), Switzerland (1.01 billion USD, -185.42 million USD, -15.40%), and Spain (125.21 million USD, -185.29 million USD, -59.67%). Exports, on the other hand, totaled 11.37 billion USD, an increase of 2.31 billion USD (25.54%). The top countries for exports were China (3.99 billion USD, +1.10 billion USD, +37.89%), India (647.83 million USD, +507.01 million USD, +360.05%), and South Korea (705.48 million USD, +206.94 million USD, +41.51%). The lowest changes were seen with Brazil (409.63 million USD, -87.59 million USD, -17.66%), France (61.31 million USD, -58.31 million USD, -48.74%), and Thailand (21.20 million USD, -42.46 million USD, -66.69%).
