Chile Achieves Record Food Exports Despite Global Market Challenges
Chile set a new record for food exports in the first half of 2025, reaching $12.46 billion, a 9.5% increase compared to the same period in 2024, according to ProChile, the country’s export promotion agency.
Despite global commercial uncertainty, Chile’s reputation as a supplier of healthy, safe, and sustainably produced foods has strengthened.
ProChile’s director general, Ignacio Fernández, highlighted the country’s continued effort to diversify export destinations, with China and the United States remaining the primary markets, and significant gains seen in Asia, Europe, and the Americas.
Key sectors drove this growth. Fresh cherry exports hit a record $2.24 billion, up 14.4% from last year; grapes grew by 10.9%; and kiwifruit increased by 11.6%. Dehydrated and dried fruits, seafood, and meats also saw higher export volumes.
Salmon, Chile’s highest-value food export, brought in $3.29 billion in the first half of the year, rising 4.5% thanks to strong demand from the United States, Brazil, and Europe. Other seafood exports, including jack mackerel, mussels, and cuttlefish, performed well.
Poultry exports soared by 22% to $253 million. Meanwhile, walnut exports surged by 53.6%, and hazelnuts more than doubled in value.
Amid challenging international conditions, Chile’s food industry continues to expand its reach and value worldwide, reinforcing the country’s role as a reliable and innovative supplier in global food markets.
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