Growth in Chilean exports was supported by salmon, frozen cuttlefish, frozen blueberries, frozen jack mackerel, dehydrated plums, powdered milk, frozen chicken, apple juice and grape juice. Photo by BarbaraJackson/Pixabay
Chile is projecting a historic year in international trade. The country’s exports reached $95.719 billion as of November, a 6.8% increase from the same period a year ago.
In 2024, Chile’s overseas shipments surpassed $100 billion, and officials expect a record 2025 marked by 15 consecutive months of growth, according to a report from the Undersecretariat for International Economic Relations.
“Despite the difficult international environment, these figures show how our economic and trade policy, together with the private sector’s efforts, have become a central pillar for diversifying our exports, investing in capital goods and strengthening the country’s economic stability,” said Claudia Sanhueza, undersecretary for International Economic Relations.
She added that “with more than 8,400 exporting companies and record figures in goods and services, Chile’s foreign trade is now a key platform for job creation, investment and regional development.”
A sectoral analysis through November showed strong performance in mining, which generated $56.418 billion, representing 10.5% growth and reaching a record.
The main driver in the sector was copper concentrate, which recorded $32.558 billion in shipments, an 18.4% increase. By contrast, lithium carbonate fell 26.7%, with exports totaling $1.712 billion.
The food industry maintained its upward momentum, generating $12.543 billion in returns (plus 6.9%), the highest level for a comparable period. Within that category, organic foods totaled $368 million, an increase of 19.5%.
Growth in the sector was supported by exports of salmon, frozen cuttlefish, frozen blueberries, frozen jack mackerel, dehydrated plums, powdered milk, frozen chicken, apple juice and grape juice.
Service exports continued their record-setting trend, reaching $2.839 billion, a 12.7% increase ($312 million) and surpassing the total for 2024 and extending 41 consecutive months of growth. The main exported services were website hosting ($320 million) and aircraft maintenance and repair ($294 million).
Undersecretary Sanhueza also highlighted progress in opening new markets, including the entry into force of the Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement with the United Arab Emirates and ongoing negotiations with India for a similar agreement.
