July 19, 2024
AGI News
Chile had the 45th largest economy in the world in 2023, and is a significant player in world trade when it comes to the importing and exporting of goods. Please read on to find out all about the top 10 Chilean imports!
How big is the import market in Chile?
According to data from World’s Top Exports, Chilean imports totalled US$80.5 billion in 2023, with goods from China, the US and Brazil accounting for over 50% of all imports.
So what are the top 10 Chilean imports?
The following are the top 10 Chilean imports in 2023. This top 10 accounts for over 65% of the total US$ value of all imports to Chile.
1. Mineral Fuels – US$16.4 billion (20.4% of total Chilean imports)
2. Machinery Including Computers – US$10.2 billion (12.6% of total imports)
3. Vehicles – US$7.9 billion (9.8% of total imports)
4. Electrical Machinery & Equipment – US$7.8 billion (9.7% of total imports)
5. Plastics – US$2.4 billion (3.0% of total imports)
6. Pharmaceuticals – US$2.2 billion (2.8% of total imports)
7. Meat – US$1.9 billion (2.4% of total imports)
8. Optical, Technical & Medical Apparatus – US$1.7 billion (2.2% of total imports)
9. Inorganic Chemicals – US$1.5 billion (1.9% of total imports)
10. Articles Of Iron & Steel – US$1.4 billion (1.7% of total imports)
Source: World’s Top Exports
Now we know all about the top 10 Chilean imports, let’s take a look at Chilean exports!
How big is the export market in Chile?
According to data from World’s Top Exports, Chilean imports totalled US$100.3 billion in 2023, with China and the US accounting for over 50% of total exports!
So what are the top 10 Chilean exports?
The following are the top 10 Chilean exports in 2023. This top 10 accounts for over 80% of the total US$ value of all exports from Chile.
1. Ores, Slag & Ash– US$28.6 billion (28.6% of total Chilean exports)
2. Copper – US$20.4 billion (20.4% of total exports)
3. Inorganic Chemicals – US$10.2 billion (10.2% of total exports)
4. Fish – US$7.3 billion (7.3% of total exports)
5. Fruits & Nuts – US$6.7 billion (6.7% of total exports)
6. Wood Pulp – US$2.7 billion (2.7% of total exports)
7. Wood – US$2.2 billion (2.2% of total exports)
8. Machinery Including Computers – US$1.8 billion (1.8% of total exports)
9. Beverages, Spirits & Vinegar – US$1.6 billion (1.6% of total exports)
10. Gems & Precious Metals – US$1.6 billion (1.6% of total exports)
Source: World’s Top Exports
So how can we help?
The importing and exporting of goods to and from Chile can be a complicated process, and that’s where we come in! Here at AGI, we specialise in the safe transport of cargo to and from Chile, and all across the world, providing you with professional road freight, sea freight, and air freight solutions. To find out more about our logistics services, and how we can help your business, please get in touch. We look forward to hearing from you, and for all of the latest AGI news, don’t forget to follow us on LinkedIn and Facebook!