Trade lane

What Chile buys from China.

Chile imported USD 19bn of manufactured and processed goods from China in 2024, down 22 per cent on 2022. That is 34 per cent of everything Chile imported in these lines, and China is its largest source. Below: the 50 largest lines, the fastest growing, where China dominates, and where another country ships the same line for less a tonne.

Trade year 2024, compared with 2022. Unit values are customs values per tonne, declared at the border, not product prices.

USD 19bnfrom China in 2024 (USD 25bn in 2022)
34 per centof Chile's imports in these lines, USD 57bn from every source
1,464product lines worth USD 1m or more on this lane
#1China's rank among Chile's sources
The top 50

The largest lines on the lane, by 2024 value.

Each line shows what Chile paid China for it at the border, China's share of everything Chile imported in that line, how it changed since 2022, and the customs unit value per tonne where the weight is recorded. Together they are 40 per cent of the lane.

  1. 1

    Telephone sets: smartphones for cellular or other wireless networksHS 851713

    Share of Chile's imports73 per cent, 54 source countries
    Changeup 3 per cent on 2022 (USD 1.1bn in 2022)
    Unit valueUSD 245,847 a tonne, 4,539 tonnes
    USD 1.1bnin 2024
  2. 2

    Automatic data processing machines: portable, weighing not more than 10kg, consisting of at least a central processing unit, a keyboard and a displayHS 847130

    Share of Chile's imports79 per cent, 65 source countries
    Changedown 28 per cent on 2022 (USD 845m in 2022)
    Unit valueUSD 400,265 a tonne, 1,513 tonnes
    USD 606min 2024
  3. 3

    Vehicles: with only spark-ignition internal combustion piston engine, cylinder capacity over 1000 but not over 1500ccHS 870322

    Share of Chile's imports44 per cent, 31 source countries
    Changedown 59 per cent on 2022 (USD 1.3bn in 2022)
    Unit valueUSD 13,018 a tonne, 41,837 tonnes
    USD 545min 2024
  4. 4

    Electric accumulators: other than lead-acid, nickel-cadmium, nickel-metal hydride and lithium-ion, including separators, whether or not rectangular (including square)HS 850780

    Share of Chile's imports94 per cent, 43 source countries
    Changefrom USD 5m in 2022
    Unit valueUSD 768,759 a tonne, 600 tonnes
    USD 461min 2024
  5. 5

    Vehicles: with only compression-ignition internal combustion piston engine (diesel or semi-diesel), for transport of goods, (of a gvw not exceeding 5 tonnes), n.e.c. in...HS 870421

    Share of Chile's imports28 per cent, 31 source countries
    Changedown 52 per cent on 2022 (USD 696m in 2022)
    Unit valueUSD 12,091 a tonne, 27,491 tonnes
    USD 332min 2024
  6. 6

    Communication apparatus (excluding telephone sets or base stations): machines for the reception, conversion and transmission or regeneration of voice, images or other...HS 851762

    Share of Chile's imports49 per cent, 78 source countries
    Changedown 17 per cent on 2022 (USD 342m in 2022)
    Unit valueUSD 372,568 a tonne, 766 tonnes
    USD 286min 2024
  7. 7

    Electrical static convertersHS 850440

    Share of Chile's imports66 per cent, 75 source countries
    Changeup 104 per cent on 2022 (USD 110m in 2022)
    Unit valueUSD 63,671 a tonne, 3,526 tonnes
    USD 224min 2024
  8. 8

    Electric generating sets: wind-powered, (excluding those with spark-ignition or compression-ignition internal combustion piston engines)HS 850231

    Share of Chile's imports56 per cent, 14 source countries
    Changedown 13 per cent on 2022 (USD 219m in 2022)
    Unit valueUSD 9,953 a tonne, 19,177 tonnes
    USD 191min 2024
  9. 9

    Reception apparatus for television, whether or not incorporating radio-broadcast receivers or sound or video recording or reproducing apparatus: incorporating a colour...HS 852872

    Share of Chile's imports54 per cent, 39 source countries
    Changedown 13 per cent on 2022 (USD 208m in 2022)
    Unit valueUSD 25,849 a tonne, 6,996 tonnes
    USD 181min 2024
  10. 10

    Tricycles, scooters, pedal cars and similar wheeled toys: dolls' carriages: dolls: other toys: reduced-size (scale) models and similar recreational models, working or...HS 950300

    Share of Chile's imports75 per cent, 80 source countries
    Changedown 71 per cent on 2022 (USD 605m in 2022)
    Unit valueUSD 4,514 a tonne, 38,921 tonnes
    USD 176min 2024
  11. 11

    Sulphuric acid: oleumHS 280700

    Share of Chile's imports37 per cent, 15 source countries
    Changedown 44 per cent on 2022 (USD 306m in 2022)
    Unit valueUSD 140 a tonne, 1,217,198 tonnes
    USD 170min 2024
  12. 12

    Iron or steel: grinding balls and similar articles for mills, forged or stamped, but not further workedHS 732611

    Share of Chile's imports91 per cent, 15 source countries
    Changedown 36 per cent on 2022 (USD 261m in 2022)
    Unit valueUSD 803 a tonne, 209,085 tonnes
    USD 168min 2024
  13. 13

    Rubber: new pneumatic tyres, of a kind used on buses or lorriesHS 401120

    Share of Chile's imports80 per cent, 40 source countries
    Changedown 21 per cent on 2022 (USD 185m in 2022)
    Unit valueUSD 3,844 a tonne, 38,025 tonnes
    USD 146min 2024
  14. 14

    Steel, alloy: bars and rods, hot-rolled, hot-drawn or extrudedHS 722830

    Share of Chile's imports91 per cent, 15 source countries
    Changeup 15 per cent on 2022 (USD 127m in 2022)
    Unit valueUSD 687 a tonne, 211,841 tonnes
    USD 146min 2024
  15. 15

    Plastics: other articles n.e.c. in chapter 39HS 392690

    Share of Chile's imports57 per cent, 91 source countries
    Changedown 2 per cent on 2022 (USD 140m in 2022)
    Unit valueUSD 2,750 a tonne, 50,044 tonnes
    USD 138min 2024
  16. 16

    Footwear: n.e.c. in heading no. 6402, (other than just covering the ankle), with outer soles and uppers of rubber or plasticsHS 640299

    Share of Chile's imports65 per cent, 71 source countries
    Changedown 14 per cent on 2022 (USD 158m in 2022)
    Unit valueUSD 5,044 a tonne, 26,978 tonnes
    USD 136min 2024
  17. 17

    Jerseys, pullovers, cardigans, waistcoats and similar articles: of man-made fibres, knitted or crochetedHS 611030

    Share of Chile's imports83 per cent, 73 source countries
    Changedown 34 per cent on 2022 (USD 201m in 2022)
    Unit valueUSD 4,477 a tonne, 29,452 tonnes
    USD 132min 2024
  18. 18

    Iron or non-alloy steel: flat-rolled, width 600mm or more, plated or coated with aluminium zinc-alloysHS 721061

    Share of Chile's imports100 per cent, 6 source countries
    Changedown 39 per cent on 2022 (USD 205m in 2022)
    Unit valuenot shown: weight missing or out of range
    USD 124min 2024
  19. 19

    Footwear: (other than sportswear), with outer soles of rubber or plastics and uppers of textile materialsHS 640419

    Share of Chile's imports55 per cent, 63 source countries
    Changedown 30 per cent on 2022 (USD 176m in 2022)
    Unit valueUSD 31,375 a tonne, 3,915 tonnes
    USD 123min 2024
  20. 20

    Vehicles: with only electric motor for propulsionHS 870380

    Share of Chile's imports80 per cent, 16 source countries
    Changefrom USD 8m in 2022
    Unit valueUSD 17,996 a tonne, 6,578 tonnes
    USD 118min 2024
  21. 21

    Vehicles: with only spark-ignition internal combustion reciprocating piston engine, cylinder capacity over 1500 but not over 3000ccHS 870323

    Share of Chile's imports11 per cent, 36 source countries
    Changedown 49 per cent on 2022 (USD 205m in 2022)
    Unit valueUSD 14,858 a tonne, 7,053 tonnes
    USD 105min 2024
  22. 22

    Iron or non-alloy steel: flat-rolled, width 600mm or more, (not corrugated), plated or coated with zinc (not electrolytically)HS 721049

    Share of Chile's imports91 per cent, 14 source countries
    Changedown 47 per cent on 2022 (USD 194m in 2022)
    Unit valueUSD 685 a tonne, 149,398 tonnes
    USD 102min 2024
  23. 23

    T-shirts, singlets and other vests: of cotton, knitted or crochetedHS 610910

    Share of Chile's imports52 per cent, 93 source countries
    Changedown 40 per cent on 2022 (USD 169m in 2022)
    Unit valueUSD 2,735 a tonne, 37,119 tonnes
    USD 102min 2024
  24. 24

    Taps, cocks, valves and similar appliances: for pipes, boiler shells, tanks, vats or the like, including thermostatically controlled valvesHS 848180

    Share of Chile's imports38 per cent, 82 source countries
    Changelevel with 2022 (USD 95m in 2022)
    Unit valueUSD 9,130 a tonne, 10,359 tonnes
    USD 95min 2024
  25. 25

    Communication apparatus: parts, other than aerials and aerial reflectors of all kindsHS 851779

    Share of Chile's imports85 per cent, 59 source countries
    Changeup 29 per cent on 2022 (USD 69m in 2022)
    Unit valueUSD 61,648 a tonne, 1,448 tonnes
    USD 89min 2024
  26. 26

    Trousers, bib and brace overalls, breeches and shorts: women's or girls', of cotton (not knitted or crocheted)HS 620462

    Share of Chile's imports67 per cent, 69 source countries
    Changedown 51 per cent on 2022 (USD 181m in 2022)
    Unit valueUSD 11,286 a tonne, 7,817 tonnes
    USD 88min 2024
  27. 27

    Ethers: acyclic, and their halogenated, sulphonated, nitrated or nitrosated derivatives, other than diethyl etherHS 290919

    Share of Chile's imports27 per cent, 13 source countries
    Changefrom USD 3k in 2022
    Unit valuenot shown: weight missing or out of range
    USD 86min 2024
  28. 28

    Cases and containers: n.e.c. in heading 4202, with outer surface of sheeting of plastics or of textile materialsHS 420292

    Share of Chile's imports78 per cent, 75 source countries
    Changedown 16 per cent on 2022 (USD 102m in 2022)
    Unit valueUSD 6,663 a tonne, 12,852 tonnes
    USD 86min 2024
  29. 29

    Rubber: new pneumatic tyres, of a kind used on motor cars (including station wagons and racing cars)HS 401110

    Share of Chile's imports59 per cent, 45 source countries
    Changeup 1 per cent on 2022 (USD 84m in 2022)
    Unit valueUSD 5,347 a tonne, 15,990 tonnes
    USD 85min 2024
  30. 30

    Poly(ethylene terephthalate): in primary forms, having a viscosity of 78ml/g or higherHS 390761

    Share of Chile's imports83 per cent, 21 source countries
    Changedown 45 per cent on 2022 (USD 148m in 2022)
    Unit valueUSD 560 a tonne, 145,932 tonnes
    USD 82min 2024
  31. 31

    Coats: men's or boys', overcoats, raincoats, car-coats, capes, cloaks, anoraks (including ski-jackets) and similar articles, of man-made fibres, other than those of...HS 620140

    Share of Chile's imports80 per cent, 69 source countries
    Changedown 8 per cent on 2022 (USD 88m in 2022)
    Unit valueUSD 13,844 a tonne, 5,799 tonnes
    USD 80min 2024
  32. 32

    Iron or non-alloy steel: flat-rolled, width 600mm or more, painted, varnished or coated with plasticsHS 721070

    Share of Chile's imports85 per cent, 15 source countries
    Changedown 41 per cent on 2022 (USD 133m in 2022)
    Unit valueUSD 838 a tonne, 94,397 tonnes
    USD 79min 2024
  33. 33

    Jerseys, pullovers, cardigans, waistcoats and similar articles: of cotton, knitted or crochetedHS 611020

    Share of Chile's imports60 per cent, 76 source countries
    Changedown 40 per cent on 2022 (USD 131m in 2022)
    Unit valueUSD 27,479 a tonne, 2,850 tonnes
    USD 78min 2024
  34. 34

    Air conditioning machines: comprising a motor-driven fan and elements for changing the temperature and humidity, of a kind designed to be fixed to a window, wall...HS 841510

    Share of Chile's imports84 per cent, 23 source countries
    Changeup 11 per cent on 2022 (USD 70m in 2022)
    Unit valueUSD 10,028 a tonne, 7,784 tonnes
    USD 78min 2024
  35. 35

    Machines, for sorting, screening, separating, washing, crushing etc mineral substances, for agglomerating, shaping or moulding solid fuels, ceramic pastes etc, for...HS 847490

    Share of Chile's imports35 per cent, 57 source countries
    Changeup 17 per cent on 2022 (USD 66m in 2022)
    Unit valueUSD 3,932 a tonne, 19,722 tonnes
    USD 78min 2024
  36. 36

    T-shirts, singlets and other vests: of textile materials (other than cotton), knitted or crochetedHS 610990

    Share of Chile's imports66 per cent, 85 source countries
    Changedown 24 per cent on 2022 (USD 101m in 2022)
    Unit valueUSD 11,947 a tonne, 6,422 tonnes
    USD 77min 2024
  37. 37

    Footwear: n.e.c. in heading no. 6403, (not covering the ankle), outer soles of rubber, plastics or composition leather, uppers of leatherHS 640399

    Share of Chile's imports36 per cent, 66 source countries
    Changedown 27 per cent on 2022 (USD 104m in 2022)
    Unit valueUSD 10,522 a tonne, 7,179 tonnes
    USD 76min 2024
  38. 38

    Vehicles: with only spark-ignition internal combustion piston engine, for transport of goods, (of a g.v.w. not exceeding 5 tonnes), n.e.c. in item no 8704.1HS 870431

    Share of Chile's imports26 per cent, 14 source countries
    Changedown 55 per cent on 2022 (USD 166m in 2022)
    Unit valueUSD 12,542 a tonne, 5,881 tonnes
    USD 74min 2024
  39. 39

    Games: video game consoles and machines, other than those of subheading 9504.30HS 950450

    Share of Chile's imports76 per cent, 55 source countries
    Changedown 15 per cent on 2022 (USD 86m in 2022)
    Unit valueUSD 80,114 a tonne, 914 tonnes
    USD 73min 2024
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    Trousers, bib and brace overalls, breeches and shorts: men's or boys', of cotton (not knitted or crocheted)HS 620342

    Share of Chile's imports56 per cent, 71 source countries
    Changedown 45 per cent on 2022 (USD 131m in 2022)
    Unit valueUSD 5,985 a tonne, 12,124 tonnes
    USD 73min 2024
  41. 41

    Refrigerators and freezers: combined refrigerator-freezers, fitted with separate external doors, electric or otherHS 841810

    Share of Chile's imports73 per cent, 28 source countries
    Changedown 9 per cent on 2022 (USD 79m in 2022)
    Unit valueUSD 4,552 a tonne, 15,765 tonnes
    USD 72min 2024
  42. 42

    Electrical apparatus: photosensitive semiconductor devices, photovoltaic cells assembled in modules or made up into panelsHS 854143

    Share of Chile's imports98 per cent, 36 source countries
    Changedown 61 per cent on 2022 (USD 183m in 2022)
    Unit valuenot shown: weight missing or out of range
    USD 71min 2024
  43. 43

    Mechanical shovels, excavators and shovel loaders: with a 360 degree revolving super structureHS 842952

    Share of Chile's imports24 per cent, 29 source countries
    Changedown 23 per cent on 2022 (USD 91m in 2022)
    Unit valueUSD 6,191 a tonne, 11,265 tonnes
    USD 70min 2024
  44. 44

    Iron or steel: structures and parts thereof, n.e.c. in heading 7308HS 730890

    Share of Chile's imports50 per cent, 49 source countries
    Changedown 45 per cent on 2022 (USD 122m in 2022)
    Unit valueUSD 1,460 a tonne, 45,990 tonnes
    USD 67min 2024
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    Reception apparatus for television, whether or not incorporating radio-broadcast receivers or sound or video recording or reproducing apparatus: not designed to...HS 852871

    Share of Chile's imports91 per cent, 26 source countries
    Changedown 22 per cent on 2022 (USD 86m in 2022)
    Unit valueUSD 88,384 a tonne, 755 tonnes
    USD 67min 2024
  46. 46

    Fertilizers, mineral or chemical: ammonium dihydrogenorthophosphate (monoammonium phosphate) and mixtures thereof with diammonium hydrogenorthophosphate (diammonium...HS 310540

    Share of Chile's imports39 per cent, 14 source countries
    Changedown 33 per cent on 2022 (USD 96m in 2022)
    Unit valueUSD 638 a tonne, 100,672 tonnes
    USD 64min 2024
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    Electric accumulators: lithium-ion, including separators, whether or not rectangular (including square)HS 850760

    Share of Chile's imports76 per cent, 56 source countries
    Changeup 17 per cent on 2022 (USD 53m in 2022)
    Unit valueUSD 28,494 a tonne, 2,164 tonnes
    USD 62min 2024
  48. 48

    Iron or non-alloy steel: (not in coils), flat-rolled, of a width 600mm or more, hot-rolled, without patterns in relief, of a thickness exceeding 10mmHS 720851

    Share of Chile's imports93 per cent, 11 source countries
    Changeup 27 per cent on 2022 (USD 46m in 2022)
    Unit valueUSD 659 a tonne, 87,446 tonnes
    USD 58min 2024
  49. 49

    Brassieres: whether or not knitted or crochetedHS 621210

    Share of Chile's imports85 per cent, 54 source countries
    Changedown 29 per cent on 2022 (USD 81m in 2022)
    Unit valueUSD 15,019 a tonne, 3,834 tonnes
    USD 58min 2024
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    Iron or non-alloy steel: in coils, without patterns in relief, flat-rolled, of a width 600mm or more, hot-rolled, of a thickness of less than 3mmHS 720839

    Share of Chile's imports32 per cent, 7 source countries
    Changeup 82 per cent on 2022 (USD 32m in 2022)
    Unit valueUSD 528 a tonne, 109,067 tonnes
    USD 58min 2024
Fastest growing

The lines that grew most since 2022.

Lines worth at least USD 5m in 2022, ranked by growth to 2024 in current dollars. A fast rise can be a new product, a shift away from another source, or a price change; the record does not say which.

  1. Electric accumulators: other than lead-acid, nickel-cadmium, nickel-metal hydride and lithium-ion, including separators, whether or not rectangular (including square)HS 850780USD 461m in 2024, from USD 5m in 2022. China supplies 94 per cent of the line.
  2. Vehicles: with only electric motor for propulsionHS 870380USD 118m in 2024, from USD 8m in 2022. China supplies 80 per cent of the line.
  3. Machinery: for filtering or purifying waterHS 842121USD 48m in 2024, up 401 per cent on 2022 (USD 10m in 2022). China supplies 19 per cent of the line.
  4. Insecticides: other than containing goods specified in Subheading Notes 1 & 2 to this Chapter: put up in forms or packings for retail sale or as preparations or articlesHS 380891USD 46m in 2024, up 347 per cent on 2022 (USD 10m in 2022). China supplies 42 per cent of the line.
  5. Iron or non-alloy steel: in coils, without patterns in relief, flat-rolled, of a width 600mm or more, hot-rolled, of a thickness of 3mm or more but less than 4.75mmHS 720838USD 14m in 2024, up 162 per cent on 2022 (USD 5m in 2022). China supplies 33 per cent of the line.
  6. Fans: table, floor, wall, window, ceiling or roof fans, with a self-contained electric motor of an output not exceeding 125WHS 841451USD 38m in 2024, up 138 per cent on 2022 (USD 16m in 2022). China supplies 91 per cent of the line.
  7. Furniture: plasticHS 940370USD 25m in 2024, up 129 per cent on 2022 (USD 11m in 2022). China supplies 86 per cent of the line.
  8. Fish preparations: fish prepared or preserved, whole or in pieces (but not minced), n.e.c. in heading no. 1604HS 160419USD 18m in 2024, up 124 per cent on 2022 (USD 8m in 2022). China supplies 92 per cent of the line.
  9. Coats: men's or boys', overcoats, raincoats, car-coats, capes, cloaks, anoraks (including ski-jackets) and similar articles, of wool or fine animal hair, other than...HS 620120USD 17m in 2024, up 118 per cent on 2022 (USD 8m in 2022). China supplies 95 per cent of the line.
  10. Paper and paperboard: exercise booksHS 482020USD 12m in 2024, up 105 per cent on 2022 (USD 6m in 2022). China supplies 94 per cent of the line.
  11. Electrical static convertersHS 850440USD 224m in 2024, up 104 per cent on 2022 (USD 110m in 2022). China supplies 66 per cent of the line.
  12. Electric generating sets: with compression-ignition internal combustion piston engines (diesel or semi-diesel engines), of an output exceeding 375kVAHS 850213USD 32m in 2024, up 100 per cent on 2022 (USD 16m in 2022). China supplies 65 per cent of the line.
  13. Paper and paperboard: self-adhesive, in rolls or sheets, other than goods of heading no. 4803, 4809, or 4810HS 481141USD 20m in 2024, up 93 per cent on 2022 (USD 10m in 2022). China supplies 44 per cent of the line.
  14. Electric accumulators: lead-acid, of a kind used for starting piston engines, including separators, whether or not rectangular (including square)HS 850710USD 15m in 2024, up 88 per cent on 2022 (USD 8m in 2022). China supplies 15 per cent of the line.
  15. Paper and paperboard: registers, account books, note books, order books, receipt books, letter pads, memorandum pads, diaries and similar articlesHS 482010USD 31m in 2024, up 85 per cent on 2022 (USD 17m in 2022). China supplies 94 per cent of the line.
  16. Washing and cleaning preparations: powders, flakes and granules, surface-active, whether or not containing soap (excluding those of heading no. 3401), put up for retail...HS 340250USD 32m in 2024, up 84 per cent on 2022 (USD 17m in 2022). China supplies 20 per cent of the line.
  17. Meters: electricity supply or production meters, including calibrating meters thereofHS 902830USD 14m in 2024, up 82 per cent on 2022 (USD 8m in 2022). China supplies 84 per cent of the line.
  18. Iron or non-alloy steel: in coils, without patterns in relief, flat-rolled, of a width 600mm or more, hot-rolled, of a thickness of less than 3mmHS 720839USD 58m in 2024, up 82 per cent on 2022 (USD 32m in 2022). China supplies 32 per cent of the line.
  19. Shirts: men's or boys', of textile materials n.e.c. in heading no. 6205 (not knitted or crocheted)HS 620590USD 12m in 2024, up 80 per cent on 2022 (USD 7m in 2022). China supplies 76 per cent of the line.
  20. Medicaments: consisting of mixed or unmixed products n.e.c. in heading no. 3004, for therapeutic or prophylactic uses, packaged for retail saleHS 300490USD 24m in 2024, up 78 per cent on 2022 (USD 14m in 2022). China supplies 2 per cent of the line.
Where China dominates

Lines where China supplies 60 per cent or more.

The largest lines worth USD 1m or more where China ships at least 60 per cent of what Chile imports. This is supply concentration: how much of the line depends on one source country.

  1. Telephone sets: smartphones for cellular or other wireless networksHS 85171373 per cent of Chile's imports of the line, USD 1.1bn; 54 source countries in all.
  2. Automatic data processing machines: portable, weighing not more than 10kg, consisting of at least a central processing unit, a keyboard and a displayHS 84713079 per cent of Chile's imports of the line, USD 606m; 65 source countries in all.
  3. Electric accumulators: other than lead-acid, nickel-cadmium, nickel-metal hydride and lithium-ion, including separators, whether or not rectangular (including square)HS 85078094 per cent of Chile's imports of the line, USD 461m; 43 source countries in all.
  4. Electrical static convertersHS 85044066 per cent of Chile's imports of the line, USD 224m; 75 source countries in all.
  5. Tricycles, scooters, pedal cars and similar wheeled toys: dolls' carriages: dolls: other toys: reduced-size (scale) models and similar recreational models, working or...HS 95030075 per cent of Chile's imports of the line, USD 176m; 80 source countries in all.
  6. Iron or steel: grinding balls and similar articles for mills, forged or stamped, but not further workedHS 73261191 per cent of Chile's imports of the line, USD 168m; 15 source countries in all.
  7. Rubber: new pneumatic tyres, of a kind used on buses or lorriesHS 40112080 per cent of Chile's imports of the line, USD 146m; 40 source countries in all.
  8. Steel, alloy: bars and rods, hot-rolled, hot-drawn or extrudedHS 72283091 per cent of Chile's imports of the line, USD 146m; 15 source countries in all.
  9. Footwear: n.e.c. in heading no. 6402, (other than just covering the ankle), with outer soles and uppers of rubber or plasticsHS 64029965 per cent of Chile's imports of the line, USD 136m; 71 source countries in all.
  10. Jerseys, pullovers, cardigans, waistcoats and similar articles: of man-made fibres, knitted or crochetedHS 61103083 per cent of Chile's imports of the line, USD 132m; 73 source countries in all.
  11. Iron or non-alloy steel: flat-rolled, width 600mm or more, plated or coated with aluminium zinc-alloysHS 721061100 per cent of Chile's imports of the line, USD 124m; 6 source countries in all.
  12. Vehicles: with only electric motor for propulsionHS 87038080 per cent of Chile's imports of the line, USD 118m; 16 source countries in all.
  13. Iron or non-alloy steel: flat-rolled, width 600mm or more, (not corrugated), plated or coated with zinc (not electrolytically)HS 72104991 per cent of Chile's imports of the line, USD 102m; 14 source countries in all.
  14. Communication apparatus: parts, other than aerials and aerial reflectors of all kindsHS 85177985 per cent of Chile's imports of the line, USD 89m; 59 source countries in all.
  15. Trousers, bib and brace overalls, breeches and shorts: women's or girls', of cotton (not knitted or crocheted)HS 62046267 per cent of Chile's imports of the line, USD 88m; 69 source countries in all.
  16. Cases and containers: n.e.c. in heading 4202, with outer surface of sheeting of plastics or of textile materialsHS 42029278 per cent of Chile's imports of the line, USD 86m; 75 source countries in all.
  17. Poly(ethylene terephthalate): in primary forms, having a viscosity of 78ml/g or higherHS 39076183 per cent of Chile's imports of the line, USD 82m; 21 source countries in all.
  18. Coats: men's or boys', overcoats, raincoats, car-coats, capes, cloaks, anoraks (including ski-jackets) and similar articles, of man-made fibres, other than those of...HS 62014080 per cent of Chile's imports of the line, USD 80m; 69 source countries in all.
  19. Iron or non-alloy steel: flat-rolled, width 600mm or more, painted, varnished or coated with plasticsHS 72107085 per cent of Chile's imports of the line, USD 79m; 15 source countries in all.
  20. Air conditioning machines: comprising a motor-driven fan and elements for changing the temperature and humidity, of a kind designed to be fixed to a window, wall...HS 84151084 per cent of Chile's imports of the line, USD 78m; 23 source countries in all.
Another source, lower unit value

Where another country ships the same line for at least 20 per cent less a tonne.

Lines worth USD 5m or more where China's unit value is recorded and another country also ships at least USD 5m of the same line to Chile at a unit value at least 20 per cent lower. The largest such source is named. The same heading can hold different grades, so a lower figure is a question to ask, not a like-for-like price.

  1. Communication apparatus (excluding telephone sets or base stations): machines for the reception, conversion and transmission or regeneration of voice, images or other...HS 851762China: USD 286m at USD 372,568 a tonne. Brazil: USD 6m (1 per cent of the line) at USD 196,687 a tonne, 47 per cent lower. Middle of all sources: USD 374,072 a tonne.
  2. Electrical static convertersHS 850440China: USD 224m at USD 63,671 a tonne. Spain: USD 16m (5 per cent of the line) at USD 30,844 a tonne, 52 per cent lower. Middle of all sources: USD 66,596 a tonne.
  3. Sulphuric acid: oleumHS 280700China: USD 170m at USD 140 a tonne. Peru: USD 125m (27 per cent of the line) at USD 111 a tonne, 21 per cent lower. Middle of all sources: USD 135 a tonne.
  4. Vehicles: with only spark-ignition internal combustion reciprocating piston engine, cylinder capacity over 1500 but not over 3000ccHS 870323China: USD 105m at USD 14,858 a tonne. Brazil: USD 6m (1 per cent of the line) at USD 10,249 a tonne, 31 per cent lower. Middle of all sources: USD 16,236 a tonne.
  5. Mechanical shovels, excavators and shovel loaders: with a 360 degree revolving super structureHS 842952China: USD 70m at USD 6,191 a tonne. United States: USD 87m (30 per cent of the line) at USD 3,658 a tonne, 41 per cent lower. Middle of all sources: USD 5,009 a tonne.
  6. Vehicles: public transport type (carries 10 or more persons, including driver), with only compression-ignition internal combustion piston engine (diesel or...HS 870210China: USD 55m at USD 14,598 a tonne. Peru: USD 23m (9 per cent of the line) at USD 11,178 a tonne, 23 per cent lower. Middle of all sources: USD 14,333 a tonne.
  7. Boards, panels, consoles, desks and other bases: for electric control or the distribution of electricity, (other than switching apparatus of heading no. 8517), for a...HS 853720China: USD 52m at USD 36,102 a tonne. Brazil: USD 6m (5 per cent of the line) at USD 21,313 a tonne, 41 per cent lower. Middle of all sources: USD 43,276 a tonne.
  8. Herbicides, anti-sprouting products and plant-growth regulators: other than containing goods of Subheading Note 1 to this Chapter: put up in forms or packings for...HS 380893China: USD 44m at USD 7,606 a tonne. Norway: USD 10m (6 per cent of the line) at USD 5,572 a tonne, 27 per cent lower. Middle of all sources: USD 8,310 a tonne.
  9. Acrylic polymers: (other than polymethyl methacrylate), in primary formsHS 390690China: USD 32m at USD 1,872 a tonne. Brazil: USD 9m (9 per cent of the line) at USD 1,435 a tonne, 23 per cent lower. Middle of all sources: USD 2,480 a tonne.
  10. Washing and cleaning preparations: powders, flakes and granules, surface-active, whether or not containing soap (excluding those of heading no. 3401), put up for retail...HS 340250China: USD 32m at USD 1,711 a tonne. Argentina: USD 58m (37 per cent of the line) at USD 1,161 a tonne, 32 per cent lower. Middle of all sources: USD 2,355 a tonne.
  11. Ceramic tiles: flags and paving, hearth or wall tiles other than those of subheadings 6907.30 and 6907.40, of a water absorption coefficient by weight over 0.5% but not...HS 690722China: USD 18m at USD 3,019 a tonne. Peru: USD 28m (36 per cent of the line) at USD 311 a tonne, 90 per cent lower. Middle of all sources: USD 1,324 a tonne.
  12. Printing, copying, and facsimile machines: single-function printing, copying or facsimile machines, capable of connecting to an automatic data processing machine or to...HS 844332China: USD 18m at USD 45,422 a tonne. Philippines: USD 5m (10 per cent of the line) at USD 33,662 a tonne, 26 per cent lower. Middle of all sources: USD 45,816 a tonne.
  13. Pumps and compressors: for air, vacuum or gas, n.e.c. in heading no. 8414HS 841480China: USD 18m at USD 26,553 a tonne. Brazil: USD 6m (7 per cent of the line) at USD 19,538 a tonne, 26 per cent lower. Middle of all sources: USD 27,423 a tonne.
  14. Electric accumulators: lead-acid, of a kind used for starting piston engines, including separators, whether or not rectangular (including square)HS 850710China: USD 15m at USD 2,768 a tonne. Turkey: USD 6m (6 per cent of the line) at USD 2,184 a tonne, 21 per cent lower. Middle of all sources: USD 3,104 a tonne.
  15. Dog or cat food: put up for retail sale, used in animal feedingHS 230910China: USD 11m at USD 4,832 a tonne. Argentina: USD 84m (34 per cent of the line) at USD 1,195 a tonne, 75 per cent lower. Middle of all sources: USD 2,797 a tonne.
  16. Rubber: new pneumatic tyres, of a kind used on construction, mining or industrial handling vehicles and machinesHS 401180China: USD 11m at USD 6,601 a tonne. United States: USD 206m (52 per cent of the line) at USD 4,691 a tonne, 29 per cent lower. Middle of all sources: USD 4,848 a tonne.
  17. Lifting, handling, loading or unloading machinery: n.e.c. in heading no. 8425, 8426, 8427 or 8428HS 842890China: USD 11m at USD 51,574 a tonne. Australia: USD 8m (15 per cent of the line) at USD 29,171 a tonne, 43 per cent lower. Middle of all sources: USD 47,437 a tonne.
  18. Sugar confectionery: (excluding chewing gum, including white chocolate), not containing cocoaHS 170490China: USD 10m at USD 3,265 a tonne. Brazil: USD 12m (15 per cent of the line) at USD 2,400 a tonne, 27 per cent lower. Middle of all sources: USD 3,978 a tonne.
  19. Tractors: road tractors for semi-trailers, with only compression-ignition internal combustion piston engine (diesel or semi-diesel)HS 870121China: USD 10m at USD 12,970 a tonne. Germany: USD 20m (7 per cent of the line) at USD 9,921 a tonne, 24 per cent lower. Middle of all sources: USD 11,005 a tonne.
  20. Food preparations: n.e.c. in item no. 2106.10HS 210690China: USD 9m at USD 7,465 a tonne. Brazil: USD 28m (12 per cent of the line) at USD 3,380 a tonne, 55 per cent lower. Middle of all sources: USD 7,582 a tonne.
The other side of the lane

What Chile buys from everyone, and what it is placed to make.

What this record says

What crossed the border, what it was worth, and what it weighed.

Every figure on this page is from CEPII's BACI file, which reconciles what each pair of countries reports to the UN about the same shipment. Trade year 2024, compared with 2022. A line is one six-digit customs heading (HS 2022). Values are in US dollars at the border; growth is in current dollars, so part of any change is price, not volume.

Unit value. Unit values are customs values per tonne, declared at the border, not product prices. It is the value of a line divided by its declared weight, so it mixes grades, models and qualities under one heading. It is shown only where the weight is recorded, at least three source countries of USD 100k or more ship the line to Chile with a weight, and the figure sits within a factor of five of the middle of those sources. Outside that band it is treated as a recording problem and left out.

Share is China's part of everything Chile imported in that line, from every source. Sources counts the countries that shipped any of it.

Scope. Manufactured and processed goods, customs chapters 16 to 96, without ores, fuels, precious metals, scrap, raw farm output and one-off capital and defence purchases: the same rule as the Made here pages.

What it does not say

A record of trade, not a shopping list.

What this record does not say: what sells at retail, what margin a trade leaves, how crowded the marketplaces are, or how much of a flow is re-exported through entrepots such as Hong Kong and Singapore.

A large line is not proof of an opening, and a lower unit value from another country is not proof the goods are the same. Tariffs, standards, freight, payment terms, lead times and the plain fact that a supplier is good at it are all invisible here. Nothing on this page is a forecast, a recommendation or a promise. No supplier company is named, because the record holds none.

Source: CEPII BACI, HS22, version 202601. Edition of 2026-11-03.

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