In 2022, Chile stands out as a leading exporter in the world ranking of "non-copper-non-lithium" goods with
A total of 61 products were placed in the top 10 of the ranking. Our country
exported non-copper non-lithium goods worth US$$ 43.47 billion, representing a
increase of 14.9% compared to the previous year.
This outstanding position reflects Chile's commitment and competitiveness in various sectors,
including agriculture, fishing and aquaculture, manufacturing, minerals and forestry.
Cherries are among the products that have driven Chile's export leadership
fresh, plums, fresh and frozen salmon fillets, frozen horse mackerel, iodine, oxides and
molybdenum hydroxides, among others.
It is important to highlight Chile's growing leadership in the export of frozen products,
such as frozen salmon and trout fillets, which demonstrate the country's ability to offer high-quality and varied frozen foods. This is supported by the quality of its resources.
fisheries and aquaculture, as well as rigorous production and processing standards.
In addition, the Chilean industry has invested in advanced freezing technology and processes, which
which has allowed the organoleptic and nutritional properties of foods to be preserved.
“As a main conclusion, we can affirm that the 2022 indicators show that our country
adapts to foreign trade contingencies and maintains leadership positions in various
sectors despite adversity, taking advantage of the opportunities that the markets offer
“global”, said Ignacio Fernández, General Director of ProChile.
He also adds that "This leadership is the result of years of public-private work, where the
trade openings, through the network of Free Trade Agreements, together with phyto and zoo
health, in addition to intense promotional work, have made Chile a recognized country
among global consumers, as demonstrated by this ranking.”
Chile's most important trading partner in 2022 was the United States, totaling US$ 9,772
million, up 19.0%, followed by China, which totaled US$ 7.927 billion
(+0.51TP3Q) and Japan which reached US1TP4Q 3,008 million (+15.4).
This leadership has led Chile to position itself as a reliable supplier in the markets.
international, contributing to the country's economic development and strengthening its reputation
as a leader in the agri-food sector.
ProChile's new Market Intelligence area
The report is the first one generated entirely by the Market Intelligence area of
ProChile. This report is distinguished from its previous versions by using a different methodology,
which considers only non-copper-non-lithium goods and also adds the analysis by ranking to each
geographic area and target market.
To carry out a standardized analysis of exports at a global level, the use of
from the 6-digit tariff coding provided by S&P Global Trade Atlas. Through
A methodology based on the analysis of export codes, various
priority criteria based on the performance and importance of the products in the global market.
This approach allows for a comprehensive and representative view of exports, facilitating
the study and comparison of trade flows at an international level.
