China–Chile Bilateral Trade 2026
China–Chile trade reached $55.4B in January–September 2026, +11.4% year on year. China exported $18.7B and imported $36.6B.
Source: GACC Monthly · USD Data as of: September 2026 Coverage 2018-01–2026-09
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Leading commodity chapters across the available monthly history — darker cells show higher trade value. Hover any cell for detail.
Top China Exports to Chile
| HS chapter | Jan–Sep 2026 | Share | YoY | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HS 85Electrical machinery and electronics | $3.5B | 18.9% | -3.4% | $4.9B |
| HS 87Vehicles and parts | $2.2B | 11.8% | +22.8% | $2.5B |
| HS 84Machinery and mechanical appliances | $2.1B | 11.5% | +2.8% | $2.8B |
| HS 61Apparel, knitted or crocheted | $1.0B | 5.5% | -2.6% | $1.4B |
| HS 39Plastics and articles thereof | $946M | 5.0% | +14.6% | $1.1B |
| HS 73Articles of iron or steel | $753M | 4.0% | +0.7% | $1.0B |
| HS 62Apparel, not knitted or crocheted | $728M | 3.9% | -9.5% | $1.1B |
| HS 72Iron and steel | $691M | 3.7% | -5.9% | $916M |
| HS 94Furniture, bedding and lighting | $604M | 3.2% | -1.6% | $802M |
| HS 29Organic chemicals | $487M | 2.6% | +8.0% | $599M |
Top HS4 products, Jan–Sep 2026
| HS4 product | Jan–Sep 2026 | Share | YoY | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HS 8703Motor cars for transport of persons | $1.2B | 6.7% | +88.3% | $988M |
| HS 8507Electric accumulators | $1.1B | 5.8% | -10.7% | $1.6B |
| HS 8517Telecommunications equipment | $884M | 4.7% | +8.5% | $1.1B |
| HS 8471Automatic data processing machines | $474M | 2.5% | -19.0% | $750M |
| HS 8704Motor vehicles for transport of goods | $430M | 2.3% | +10.8% | $525M |
| HS 9804Articles of low value in simplified customs procedures | $338M | 1.8% | -31.1% | $648M |
| HS 9503Toys and games | $249M | 1.3% | -16.8% | $370M |
| HS 8504Electrical transformers and converters | $243M | 1.3% | +28.9% | $267M |
| HS 7210Flat-rolled steel, clad or coated | $243M | 1.3% | -9.3% | $336M |
| HS 4011New pneumatic rubber tyres | $235M | 1.3% | -3.9% | $328M |
Top China Imports from Chile
| HS chapter | Jan–Sep 2026 | Share | YoY | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HS 26Ores, slag and ash | $23.7B | 64.6% | +20.8% | $28.3B |
| HS 28Inorganic chemicals | $4.4B | 12.1% | +168.7% | $2.3B |
| HS 74Copper | $3.1B | 8.4% | -16.5% | $4.9B |
| HS 08Fruit and nuts | $2.3B | 6.3% | -22.8% | $4.0B |
| HS 47Wood pulp and waste paper | $1.7B | 4.6% | -2.2% | $2.2B |
| HS 03Fish and seafood | $342M | 0.9% | +34.1% | $433M |
| HS 29Organic chemicals | $229M | 0.6% | +202.2% | $144M |
| HS 23Food residues and animal feed | $215M | 0.6% | +14.5% | $252M |
| HS 02Meat and offal | $187M | 0.5% | -18.6% | $291M |
| HS 12Oil seeds and other seeds | $128M | 0.3% | +2.3% | $167M |
Top HS4 products, Jan–Sep 2026
| HS4 product | Jan–Sep 2026 | Share | YoY | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HS 2603Copper ores and concentrates | $21.6B | 58.9% | +17.0% | $26.4B |
| HS 2836Carbonates; peroxocarbonates "percarbonates"; commercial ammonium carbonate containing ammonium carbamate | $2.8B | 7.6% | +170.7% | $1.4B |
| HS 7403Copper, refined | $2.3B | 6.2% | -9.0% | $3.3B |
| HS 0809Apricots, cherries, peaches (including nectarines), plums and sloes, fresh. | $2.1B | 5.8% | -23.9% | $3.7B |
| HS 4703Chemical wood pulp, soda or sulphate | $1.5B | 4.0% | -5.2% | $2.0B |
| HS 2601Iron ores and concentrates | $1.2B | 3.2% | +62.0% | $1.1B |
| HS 2833Sulphates; alums; peroxosulphates (persulphates) | $914M | 2.5% | +681.1% | $173M |
| HS 7402Unrefined copper; copper anodes for electrolytic refining. | $605M | 1.6% | -39.9% | $1.4B |
| HS 2801Fluorine, chlorine, bromine and iodine | $552M | 1.5% | +30.9% | $574M |
| HS 2613Molybdenum ores and concentrates. | $336M | 0.9% | +43.7% | $451M |
Fast-Growing China Export Products to Chile
Jan–Sep 2026 vs Jan–Sep 2025 · USD · ranked by USD increase
189 products qualify
- 1 Motor cars and other motor vehicles principally designed for the transport of <10 persons, incl. station wagons and racing cars, with only electric motor for propulsion (excl. vehicles for travelling on snow and other specially designed vehicles of subheading 8703.10)HS 870380 Exports$267M Increase+$204M YoY+318%
- 2 Motor cars and other motor vehicles principally designed for the transport of <10 persons, incl. station wagons and racing cars, with both spark-ignition internal combustion piston engine and electric motor as motors for propulsion, capable of being charged by plugging to external source of electric power (excl. vehicles for travelling on snow and other specially designed vehicles of subheading 8703.10)HS 870360 Exports$171M Increase+$135M YoY+379%
- 3 Motor cars and other motor vehicles principally designed for the transport of <10 persons, incl. station wagons and racing cars, with both spark-ignition internal combustion piston engine and electric motor as motors for propulsion (excl. vehicles for travelling on snow, other specially designed vehicles of subheading 8703.10 and plug-in hybrids)HS 870340 Exports$101M Increase+$95.2M YoY+1,609%
- 4 Fats and oils and their fractions, of fish, other than liver oilsHS 150420 Exports$90.6M Increase+$59.8M YoY+194%
- 5 Molybdenum ores and concentrates (excluding roasted)HS 261390 Exports$62.3M Increase+$56.2M YoY+930%
- 6 Liquid dielectric transformers, having a power handling capacity exceeding 650 kVA but not exceeding 10MVAHS 850422 Exports$48.4M Increase+$26.5M YoY+121%
China–Chile Annual Trade and Year-to-Date Totals
USD| Period | China exports | China imports | Total trade | China balance | Total vs prior period | Partner rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 YTD (Jan–Sep) | $18.7B | $36.6B | $55.4B | -$17.9B | +11.4% | No. 26 |
| 2025 (full year) | $25.1B | $43.4B | $68.6B | -$18.3B | +11.4% | No. 25 |
| 2024 (full year) | $20.7B | $40.9B | $61.5B | -$20.2B | -1.6% | No. 26 |
| 2023 (full year) | $19.5B | $43.0B | $62.5B | -$23.5B | -6.4% | No. 25 |
| 2022 (full year) | $22.4B | $44.5B | $66.8B | -$22.1B | +2.1% | No. 25 |
| 2021 (full year) | $26.0B | $39.4B | $65.4B | -$13.4B | +44.5% | No. 25 |
| 2020 (full year) | $15.3B | $29.9B | $45.3B | -$14.6B | +10.6% | No. 25 |
| 2019 (full year) | $14.7B | $26.2B | $40.9B | -$11.5B | -3.9% | No. 26 |
| 2018 (full year) | $15.9B | $26.7B | $42.6B | -$10.9B | — | No. 26 |
About China–Chile trade and frequently asked questions
What was China's trade with Chile in Jan–Sep 2026?
In January–September 2026, China–Chile goods trade totaled $55.4B: China exported $18.7B and imported $36.6B, a China trade deficit of $17.9B (+11.4% vs the same months of 2025). Chile ranked No. 26 among China's trading partners.
What was China's trade with Chile in 2025?
In 2025, China–Chile goods trade totaled $68.6B: China exported $25.1B and imported $43.4B, a China trade deficit of $18.3B (+11.4% vs 2024). Chile ranked No. 25 among China's trading partners.
What was China's trade with Chile in 2024?
In 2024, China–Chile goods trade totaled $61.5B: China exported $20.7B and imported $40.9B, a China trade deficit of $20.2B (-1.6% vs 2023). Chile ranked No. 26 among China's trading partners.
What does China export to Chile?
In January–September 2026, China's leading exports to Chile by HS chapter were Electrical machinery and electronics (HS 85, $3.5B, 18.9% of the total); Vehicles and parts (HS 87, $2.2B, 11.8% of the total); Machinery and mechanical appliances (HS 84, $2.1B, 11.5% of the total). The largest HS4 products were Motor cars for transport of persons (HS 8703, $1.2B); Electric accumulators (HS 8507, $1.1B); Telecommunications equipment (HS 8517, $884M).
What does China export to Chile in 2025?
In 2025, China's leading exports to Chile by HS chapter were Electrical machinery and electronics (HS 85, $4.9B, 19.6% of the total); Machinery and mechanical appliances (HS 84, $2.8B, 11.2% of the total); Vehicles and parts (HS 87, $2.5B, 9.9% of the total). The largest HS4 products were Electric accumulators (HS 8507, $1.6B); Telecommunications equipment (HS 8517, $1.1B); Motor cars for transport of persons (HS 8703, $988M).
What does China import from Chile?
In January–September 2026, China's leading imports from Chile by HS chapter were Ores, slag and ash (HS 26, $23.7B, 64.6% of the total); Inorganic chemicals (HS 28, $4.4B, 12.1% of the total); Copper (HS 74, $3.1B, 8.4% of the total). The largest HS4 products were Copper ores and concentrates (HS 2603, $21.6B); Carbonates; peroxocarbonates "percarbonates"; commercial ammonium carbonate containing ammonium carbamate (HS 2836, $2.8B); Copper, refined (HS 7403, $2.3B).
What is China’s trade balance with Chile?
China's goods trade balance with Chile was -$17.9B in January–September 2026, compared with -$12.1B in the same months of 2025. 2025: -$18.3B. A negative balance is a China trade deficit.
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Source: China General Administration of Customs (GACC)
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China Chile bilateral trade data, monthly. General Administration of Customs of the People's Republic of China (GACC). https://chinadata.live/china-trade/chile/, accessed 2026-11-09.