Chile Top 10 Import Origin Countries in 2023
Chile Top Import Origins and Sourcing Dependency in 2023 Whole Year
- Mainland China dominates, supplying 23.19% ($19.83B) of Chile’s imports, acting as the primary manufacturing hub.
- Top 3 suppliers (China, US, Brazil) account for 53.52% of imports, indicating moderate concentration risk with diversified regional sources (Asia, Americas).
- Chile’s major suppliers include Argentina (6.7%), Germany (3.29%), and Japan (2.88), reflecting balanced global sourcing.
- Supply chain stability appears manageable, with no single region exceeding 50% reliance, though China’s outsized share warrants monitoring.
Table: Chile Top Origin Countries in 2023 (Source: yTrade)
| Origin Countries | Value | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| Mainland China | 19.83B | 23.19% |
| United States | 17.16B | 20.07% |
| Brazil | 8.77B | 10.26% |
| Argentina | 5.73B | 6.70% |
| Germany | 2.81B | 3.29% |
| Japan | 2.46B | 2.88% |
| Spain | 1.84B | 2.16% |
| Peru | 1.83B | 2.13% |
| Mexico | 1.68B | 1.97% |
| South Korea | 1.49B | 1.74% |
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Chile - Key Origin Country Trading Product Pattern
- Mainland China (23.19%): Dominates as Chile's primary source for manufactured goods, electronics, machinery, and industrial equipment, reflecting its role as the world's leading industrial exporter.
- United States (20.07%): Supplies high-value machinery, vehicles, aerospace technology, and specialized equipment, alongside significant agricultural and chemical products.
- Brazil (10.26%): A major regional partner providing vehicles, machinery, iron and steel products, and foodstuffs, leveraging its strong industrial and agricultural base.
- Argentina (6.70%): Exports vehicles, processed foods, energy products, and plastics to Chile, benefiting from geographic proximity and integrated regional supply chains.
- Germany (3.29%): Focuses on high-precision machinery, automotive parts, pharmaceuticals, and advanced chemical products, representing top-tier European engineering and technology.
- Japan (2.88%): Supplies vehicles, advanced electronics, precision machinery, and auto parts, capitalizing on its reputation for quality and technological innovation.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which countries supply most of Chile's imports in 2023 Whole Year?
Mainland China ($19.83B, 23.19%), the United States ($17.16B, 20.07%), and Brazil ($8.77B, 10.26%) are Chile's top import suppliers.
Does Chile rely heavily on a single import supplier?
Mainland China is Chile's primary import source, accounting for 23.19% of total imports in 2023.
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