Chile
U.S. Trade with Chile in 2023
Export Market Rank
#24 Among U.S. Agricultural Export Markets
Total Export Value
$978.91 Million
3-Year Average
$1.09 Billion
Compound Average Growth
1.1% (2014-2023)
Total Export Value 2014 - 2023
Export Value by Commodity 2023
Top 10 Exports to Chile in 2023
| Commodity | Total Value (USD) | Total Volume (Metric Tons) | 10-Year Average Value (USD) | 10-Year Growth |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Other Feeds, Meals & Fodders | $152.35 Million | 219,168 | $112.5 Million | 29% |
| Wheat | $98.05 Million | 339,567 | $76.63 Million | 6% |
| Dairy Products | $90.96 Million | 27,615 | $81.4 Million | 51% |
| Soybean Meal | $60.19 Million | 104,580 | $13.27 Million | 6511% |
| Condiments & Sauces | $54.71 Million | 25,263 | $45.98 Million | 163% |
| Pork & Pork Products | $53.1 Million | 15,736 | $78.98 Million | 7% |
| Poultry Meat & Prods. (excl. eggs) | $43.7 Million | 32,532 | $75.66 Million | -50% |
| Beef & Beef Products | $39.73 Million | 5,373 | $62.06 Million | -40% |
| Food Preparations | $35.58 Million | 5,250 | $30.63 Million | 65% |
| Beer | $34.96 Million | --- | $72.45 Million | -20% |
Data and Analysis
In marketing year (MY) 2024/25, due to favorable climatic conditions, avocado production is expected to total 200,000 metric tons (MT), representing a 33.3 percent increase from MY 2023/24. The area planted will total 33,010 hectares, reflecting a one percent growth from MY 2023/24.
Discrepancies between the information provided on the export certificate and the information on the label of the package in U.S. dairy products is causing recurring detentions at the ports of entry in Chile.
This year’s report does not contain significant changes from last year’s report. Chile continues allowing the reproduction of seeds under strict control of the Agricultural and Livestock Service (SAG) of the Ministry of Agriculture.
News and Features
Just a few years ago, the world was in the midst of a global pandemic and travel was discouraged, but that did not stop USDA’s Foreign Agricultural Service from continuing to do all it can to help promote U.S. food and agricultural products around...
A U.S. agribusiness delegation arrived in Santiago, Chile, today, led by USDA Under Secretary for Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs Alexis Taylor.
Fourteen U.S. companies will join the U.S. Department of Agriculture agribusiness trade mission to Santiago, Chile, led by the Under Secretary for Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs Alexis M. Taylor, Sept. 25-29.