In steady growth, Chile's food exports have again registered a 5% increase in the first quarter of 2025 compared to the same period of the previous year. According to the "Export Report" prepared by Chilealimentos, in cooperation with figures from the Central Bank of Chile, this growth brings the total value of food exports to an impressive US$8.246 billion as of March 2025.
Taking a closer look at the overall picture, the total value of domestic exports also showed an increase of 6%, standing at US $27,048 million. This positive performance is largely attributed to the increase in copper shipments, which saw a remarkable growth of 9% in value.
National food on the rise
Within the food segment, some products stand out for their notable increase in exports. Industrialized molluscs and crustaceans, for example, experienced an 87% increase in their exports, while beef grew by 70%. Other food products such as frozen fruits and vegetables and chicken meat also reported significant increases with increases of 48% and 43%, respectively.
On the other hand, despite the fact that some are facing falls in their exports, such as grapes and certain nuts, the general trend reports that international markets are responding positively to the quality and diversity of Chile's food supply.
