Chile’s retail sector showed a modest loss of momentum in April 2026, as annual growth in retail sales slowed compared with the previous month, according to the latest official data updated on 29 May 2026.
Year-over-year retail sales rose 4.1% in April 2026, down from a 4.6% increase recorded in March 2026. Both figures compare each month’s performance with the same period a year earlier, indicating that while consumer spending continues to expand, the pace of growth has edged lower.
The deceleration suggests a slight cooling in consumer demand after a relatively stronger March, and will likely be watched closely by analysts assessing the resilience of household spending and its implications for Chile’s broader economic outlook.
