Chile
U.S. Trade with Chile in 2024
Export Market Rank
#29 Among U.S. Agricultural Export Markets
Total Export Value
$864.59 Million
3-Year Average
$973.81 Million
Compound Average Growth
0.45% (2015-2024)
Total Export Value 2015 - 2024
Export Value by Commodity 2024
Top 10 Exports to Chile in 2024
| Commodity | Total Value (USD) | Total Volume (Metric Tons) | 10-Year Average Value (USD) | 10-Year Growth |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dairy Products | $99.66 Million | 32,706 | $85.35 Million | 47% |
| Wheat | $91.65 Million | 363,974 | $76.59 Million | 57% |
| Other Feeds, Meals & Fodders | $88.91 Million | 122,702 | $109.7 Million | -26% |
| Condiments & Sauces | $53.21 Million | 23,854 | $49.22 Million | 80% |
| Food Preparations | $48 Million | 8,801 | $33.28 Million | 106% |
| Beef & Beef Products | $46.66 Million | 5,995 | $60.13 Million | -15% |
| Pork & Pork Products | $46.32 Million | 12,125 | $78.66 Million | 12% |
| Poultry Meat & Prods. (excl. eggs) | $45.81 Million | 31,343 | $71.48 Million | -44% |
| Dog & Cat Food | $34.21 Million | 11,176 | $23.55 Million | 157% |
| Tree Nuts | $32 Million | 5,741 | $25.69 Million | 22% |
Data and Analysis
Chile’s hotels, restaurants and institutional foodservice (HRI) sector showed a clear recovery through 2024 driven primarily by a tourism rebound, easing monetary policy, and a release of pent-up demand for eating-out and travel.
In marketing year (MY) 2025/26, Chile’s citrus sector will increase production in lemons, mandarins, and oranges. Lemon production will increase 4.4 percent to 237,000 metric tons (MT), driven by expanded planted area and the crop’s profitability.
In marketing year (MY) 2024/25, favorable climatic conditions and abundant rainfall boosted avocado production to 240,000 metric tons (MT), a 60 percent increase from MY 2023/24. Post expects MY 2025/26 production to remain unchanged at 240,000 MT.
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News and Features
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