Retail sales in Chile increased 2.2% year-on-year in July 2026, following an upwardly revised 5.2% jump in June. This marked the weakest expansion in retail activity since May 2024, as growth eased across most major categories.
The deceleration was particularly notable in:
- Motor vehicle parts, tires and accessories (8.8% vs 17.3% in June)
- Pharmaceuticals, cosmetics and toiletries (1% vs 4.3%)
- Construction materials, tools, hardware and paint (0.4% vs 7.6%)
- Miscellaneous consumer goods (3.4% vs 6.5%)
- Clothing, footwear and accessories (3.4% vs 6.8%)
Meanwhile, sales declined in several segments:
- Used light and commercial motor vehicles (-8.6% vs 22.1%)
- New light motor vehicles (-6.3% vs 11.5%)
- Fuels (-7.8% vs -10.5%)
- Beverages and tobacco (-5.2% vs -5.5%)
On a seasonally adjusted basis, retail trade fell 2.9% in July, the sharpest monthly decline since June 2023, following a 1.5% increase in the previous month.
