Top Chile Imports 2025 Q1: Energy & Machinery

Chile Import Portfolio Overview in 2025 Q1

• Mineral fuels (HS 27) dominate at 17.1% of imports ($3.72B), followed by machinery (HS 84) at 12.2% ($2.66B).
• High concentration risk in energy imports, reflecting Chile's lack of domestic fossil fuel reserves.
• Imports align with an economy heavily dependent on external energy and capital goods to support mining and industrial operations.

Table: Chile Top Import Product in 2025 Q1 (Source: yTrade)

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Import Key Driver: Mineral Fuels

• Crude petroleum (HS 2709) is the primary driver, accounting for $1.07B (28.7% of sector total).
• Product type is raw material, essential for energy and transport sectors.
• Dominance exists due to Chile’s limited oil and gas production, requiring imports to meet industrial and consumer demand despite renewable energy growth.

Table: HS Code 27 Detailed Breakdown

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Import Key Driver: Nuclear Reactors and Machinery

• Automatic data processing machines (HS 8471) lead at $390.83M (14.7% of sector total).
• Acts as a complement to energy imports, supplying technology and equipment for mining, manufacturing, and infrastructure.
• Strategic for maintaining productivity in Chile’s key sectors like copper mining and agro-industrial processing.

Table: HS Code 84 Detailed Breakdown

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Import Key Driver: Vehicles

• Passenger vehicles (HS 8703) drive this sector at $874.46M (41.5% of sector total).
• Represents stable demand for consumer and commercial transportation, supporting logistics and mobility.
• Reflects Chile’s growing middle class and reliance on road transport for goods movement across its elongated geography.

Table: HS Code 87 Detailed Breakdown

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Chile's largest import commodity in 2025 Q1?

The largest import category is Mineral fuels, mineral oils and products of their distillation (HS 27), valued at $3.72B. This sector is primarily driven by imports of Petroleum oils and oils obtained from bituminous minerals (HS 2710), which alone account for 51.51% of the sector's value.

Which specific Mineral fuels products does Chile import most in 2025 Q1?

Within the Mineral fuels sector, the top imports are:

1. Petroleum oils and oils obtained from bituminous minerals (HS 2710) at $1.91B.
2. Crude petroleum oils (HS 2709) at $1.07B.
   Together, these two products make up 80.24% of Chile's HS 27 imports.

Does Chile import Nuclear reactors, boilers, and machinery in 2025 Q1?

Yes. Nuclear reactors, boilers, and machinery (HS 84) is the second-largest import sector, valued at $2.66B. The leading product is Automatic data processing machines (HS 8471), contributing $390.83M (14.71% of the sector).

What are the main industries driving Chile's economy?

Chile's import economy is heavily reliant on three key sectors:

1. Mineral fuels (HS 27) at $3.72B (17.10% share).
2. Machinery (HS 84) at $2.66B (12.23%).
3. Vehicles (HS 87) at $2.11B (9.70%).
   These top three industries account for 39.03% of total imports, indicating moderate diversification.

How to find Chile Mineral fuels buyers?

You can access a list of active overseas buyers and importers for Mineral fuels (HS 27) using the yTrade database, which provides detailed shipment records and company contacts for $3.72B worth of imports.