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
Chilean cherry area planted reached 61,599 hectares (ha) in marketing year (MY) 2022/23. Post projects that MY 2023/24 cherry production will reach 500,000 metric tons (MT), which represents a 6.6 percent increase over MY 2022/23.
Raisin production in Chile relies almost exclusively on table grape production that does meet quality levels for fresh exports. It also became a profitable alternative for orchards with traditional table grape varieties that are facing low prices in international markets.
In 2022, the Chilean retail food industry witnessed a robust recovery, with total sales reaching approximately $29.5 billion, a 20.9 percent over 2021. Supermarkets and grocery stores remained the primary retail channels for food products, accounting for around 55.5 percent of the market share.
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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.
September 13, 2023
News Release
USDA Trade Mission Builds New Opportunities for U.S. Agribusinesses in Chile
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.