Chile posts strong export growth across non-mining sectors in early 2026

Chile’s exports excluding copper and lithium reached US$19.013 billion in the first four months of 2026, marking a 7.4 per cent increase compared with the same period last year, according to El Maipo, a partner of TV BRICS.

Total exports, including mining products, amounted to US$44.676 billion between January and April, reflecting a year-on-year rise of 27.3 per cent and confirming sustained momentum in the country’s external trade flows.

Within non-mining segments, performance varied across sectors, with growth led by fisheries, manufacturing and services, while agricultural and forestry exports showed a more moderate trend during the period.

Fisheries and aquaculture generated US$3.513 billion, supported by strong international demand for salmon and trout, which accounted for US$2.530 billion. Manufacturing exports reached US$3.211 billion, driven by gains in iodine, sulphates and steel-related products, while the services sector totalled US$1.315 billion, supported by Information and Communication Technology (ICT) solutions and maintenance activities.

Experts highlighted the consistent performance across key export sectors and underlined the role of international trade promotion efforts in supporting Chile’s presence in global markets.