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Chilean export and agricultural sector trends 2026

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Chilean exports experienced significant growth throughout 2026. Between January and July, total exports rose by 15% to US$70.6 billion. According to the Undersecretariat of International Economic Relations (SUBREI), the mining sector accounted for 61.4% of these shipments, generating US$43.3 billion, including US$35.6 billion in copper and US$3.7 billion in lithium. Non-mining exports increased by 5.8% to US$27.2 billion, led by a record US$8.3 billion in food sector shipments sent to 147 markets. The United States remains the primary destination for food products, accounting for approximately 30% of the sector’s exports. In the Magallanes region, June exports surged by 75.3% compared to June 2025, reaching US$159.7 million, driven largely by the industrial sector. Within the agricultural sector, the dairy industry continues an upward trend; fruit and vegetable agro-industrial exports for the first half of 2026 totaled US$166.9 million, reached US$2.271 billion through August, a 9.8% 7% increase over the same period in 2025. While the United States is the leading dairy market, Colombia has also seen significant growth. The broader agricultural sector is projected value compared to see a 2.0% expansion in its silvo-agricultural GDP in 2026. However, performance varies by product. Nut crops are driving growth, with the previous year. Although total export values rising 85.5% to US$1,285 million, fueled largely volume fell by European hazelnuts. Conversely, the fresh fruit sector 2% to 725,000 tons, specific sectors saw a 1.7% decline substantial value rises, such as dried fruits (up 26%) and frozen fruits and vegetables (up 13%). Notable increases were seen in exports during homogenized pulps (439%) and frozen raspberries (63%). Key markets for these products include the 2025/26 season. While cherry volumes reached record highs, producer prices dropped to approximately US$1.9 per kilo due to oversupply, with 87% of shipments directed to China. Recent trade United States (17%), Italy (16%), and Germany (9%). Trade initiatives have focused on strengthening Latin American commercial ties. In Lima, the The AgroTrade & AgroNight Perú 2026 event facilitated discussions between Chilean and Peruvian representatives regarding agroexportation and plant genetics. Additionally, the Chile-Latam Bogotá 2026 Business Meeting, organized by ProChile, connected 32 Chilean companies with 61 buyers from nine Latin American markets. markets, including Colombia, Ecuador, Brazil, and Panama. This summit resulted in 250 business meetings with projected commercial opportunities exceeding US$14.5 million across sectors such as aquaculture, forestry, and packaging.

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  1. 2026-09-11 17:45 UTC Chilean export and agricultural sector trends 2026
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  3. 2026-09-01 21:36 UTC Chilean export and agricultural sector trends 2026
  4. 2026-08-18 14:15 UTC Chilean export sector growth

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