Chile

Insights for Chile

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April 2026 period, National level, Product aggregation

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Summary: In summary, Chile's trade values for April 2026 showed mixed results. Total imports reached $6.76B, reflecting a slight increase of $18.45M (0.27%) from the previous month, while total exports amounted to $11.15B, experiencing a decrease of $215.92M (-1.90%). Year-on-year, imports increased by $279.59M (4.31%), and exports saw a significant rise of $2.6B (30.43%). The overall trade flow indicates a robust export performance despite the monthly decline, likely influenced by the recent developments in the copper sector.
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MoM insights: In April 2026, Chile's trade values showed notable month-on-month changes across various dimensions. For imports, the highest increases were seen with Spain (imports increased by $161.62M, a 129.08% change), Colombia ($127.24M, 347.38%), and Germany ($68.11M, 26.27%). Conversely, the largest decreases were from Brazil (-$130.05M, -28.74%), Ireland (-$109.28M, -57.97%), and Belgium (-$91.6M, -76.15%). For exports, the top increases were with the United States ($362.75M, 20.09%), Switzerland ($306.26M, 156.57%), and Canada ($116.53M, 77.48%). The largest decreases were from China (-$441.87M, -11.08%), South Korea (-$256.18M, -36.31%), and Japan (-$177.59M, -17.49%). Overall, total imports increased by $18.45M (0.27%) while total exports decreased by $215.92M (-1.90%).
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YoY insights: Year-on-year comparisons for April 2026 revealed significant changes in trade values. For imports, the largest increases were from the United States ($192.05M, 9.58%), Panama ($139.19M, 212.74%), and Colombia ($125.3M, 324.88%). The largest decreases were from Singapore (-$161.3M, -76.44%), Switzerland (-$153.53M, -14.25%), and Ireland (-$149.28M, -65.24%). In exports, the highest increases were from China ($1.17B, 49.32%), Switzerland ($353.87M, 239.11%), and India ($293.48M, 104.37%). The largest decreases were from Norway (-$26.02M, -55.22%), Mexico (-$25.92M, -15.75%), and the Netherlands (-$25.15M, -12.15%). Total imports increased by $279.59M (4.31%) while total exports increased by $2.6B (30.43%).
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