FX.co ★ Chile Trade Surplus Narrows in June

In June 2025, Chile's trade surplus decreased to $1.331 billion, compared to $1.802 billion in June 2024. Exports experienced a 10.6% increase year-over-year, reaching $8.290 billion, supported by solid gains across various sectors. Specifically, exports in metal products, machinery, and equipment surged by 19.7%, attributed to substantial growth in metal manufacturing at 52.5% and transport equipment at 32.0%. The forestry and wood furniture sector saw a 17.6% rise, highlighted by significant jumps of 81.7% in wood chips and 20.4% in plywood. The agricultural sector expanded by 17.4%, with fruit exports up by 23.2%. Mining sales advanced by 15.0%, with notable increases in molybdenum concentrate at 142.6%, sea and table salt at 59.1%, and copper at 17.6%. Meanwhile, industrial exports increased by 1.8%, driven by a 7.4% rise in beverages and tobacco products. On the import front, total purchases grew by 22.1% to $6.96 billion, spurred by a 24.4% increase in capital goods, a 21.7% rise in intermediate goods, and a 19.6% growth in consumer goods.