Chile
U.S. Trade with Chile in 2022
Export Market Rank
#28 Among U.S. Agricultural Export Markets
Total Export Value
$1.11 Billion
3-Year Average
$1.11 Billion
Compound Average Growth
1.5% (2013-2022)
Total Export Value 2013 - 2022
Export Value by Commodity 2022
Top 10 Exports to Chile in 2022
| Commodity | Total Value (USD) | Total Volume (Metric Tons) | 10-Year Average Value (USD) | 10-Year Growth |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Other Feeds, Meals & Fodders | $125.57 Million | 144,605 | $107.85 Million | 19% |
| Dairy Products | $102.68 Million | 29,541 | $77.67 Million | 92% |
| Wheat | $101.71 Million | 256,683 | $86.25 Million | -48% |
| Beer | $91.66 Million | --- | $73.48 Million | 122% |
| Beef & Beef Products | $64.27 Million | 8,413 | $64.95 Million | -6% |
| Condiments & Sauces | $56.64 Million | 28,324 | $42.32 Million | 212% |
| Poultry Meat & Prods. (excl. eggs) | $55.19 Million | 42,533 | $78.49 Million | -23% |
| Pork & Pork Products | $47.7 Million | 11,308 | $79.84 Million | -23% |
| Distilled Spirits | $43.06 Million | --- | $21.73 Million | 256% |
| Food Preparations | $42.69 Million | 6,885 | $29.29 Million | 93% |
Data and Analysis
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.
Chile and the European Union (EU) are finalizing an Advanced Framework Agreement (AFA) that includes recognition of 216 EU geographical indications (GIs) and commonly used names such as feta, gruyere, kölsch, and parmesan.
In marketing year (MY) 2023/24, due to favorable climatic conditions and abundant rainfall in the winter, Post estimates that avocado production will total 200,000 metric tons (MT), a 21.2 percent increase from MY 2022/23. Area planted will total 32,710 hectares, a one percent growth from MY 2022/23.
News and Features
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.
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Foreign Agricultural Service is accepting applications from U.S. exporters for a trade mission to Santiago, Chile.