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position as a global supplier of minerals, food, and other key products
In 2024, copper exports reached $50.86 billion, growing 17.3% from the previous year
supplied 15% of global copper exports, with major buyers in China, the United States, and Japan
the top exporter of lithium carbonate, accounting for 78% of global shipments
(Photo Internet reproduction)The country leads the world in exports of 24 products, including fresh cherries, frozen salmon fillets, and
In 2024, fruit and nut exports reached $8.3 billion, while fish and seafood brought in $7.3 billion.Woodpulp, wood, and wine also
The country now ranks among the top three global exporters for 58 products, from molybdenum and iodine to dried plums and industrial
seaweed.This broad base has helped Chile weather external shocks, such as trade tensions and shifting tariffs
destinations are equally diverse
China remains the largest market, purchasing 36% of Chilean exports, including copper, cherries, and lithium
The United States, European Union, Japan, Brazil, and India also play key roles.In 2024, Chile led US imports in 54 product categories, such
as copper cathodes, fresh salmon fillets, and grapes
In China, Chile supplied 97% of imported cherries and 77% of lithium carbonate.Service exports are also rising, exceeding $2.5 billion in
2024, an 18% increase from the previous year
and exposure to commodity price swings remain challenges
