FX.co ★ Chile Trade Surplus Widens Sharply in December

Chile experienced a notable expansion in its trade surplus, reaching $3.6 billion in December 2025, compared to $2.3 billion in the same period the previous year. This growth was attributed to a significant increase in exports that surpassed the rise in imports. The value of exports saw an 18.7% year-on-year increase, amounting to $11.3 billion. This boost was primarily fueled by a remarkable 34.2% upswing in mining exports, including a 26.4% rise in copper sales. Additionally, there was an 11% growth in the export of agricultural, forestry, and fishing products. Conversely, industrial exports saw a decline of 4.4%. On the import side, there was a 6.6% increase, taking the total to $7.7 billion, chiefly driven by a 9.5% rise in consumer goods. Imports of intermediate goods increased by 4.1%, while capital goods saw a 7.7% growth. Over the entirety of 2025, Chile's trade surplus marginally decreased to $20.8 billion from $21.0 billion in 2024.