Chile / Costa Rica

Overview In January 2024, Chile exported $23.9M and imported $2.54M from Costa Rica, resulting in a positive trade balance of $21.4M. Between January 2023 and January 2024 the exports of Chile have decreased by $-3.65M (-13.2%) from $27.6M to $23.9M, while imports decreased by $-2.79M (-52.3%) from $5.33M to $2.54M.

Trade In January 2024, the top exports of Chile to Costa Rica were Copper Wire ($10.3M), Sawn Wood ($3.05M), Pig Meat ($2.34M), Small Iron Containers ($1.57M), and Fish Fillets ($896k). In January 2024 the top imports of Chile from Costa Rica were Washing and Bottling Machines ($1.54M), Iron Springs ($549k), Transmissions ($487k), Insulated Wire ($457k), and Surveying Equipment ($312k).

Origins In January 2024 the exports of Chile were mainly from Cerrillos ($4.37M), Las Condes ($3.39M), Rancagua ($2.79M), Arauco ($2.04M), and Santiago ($1.64M), while imports destinations were mainly Ñuñoa ($1.93M), Las Condes ($338k), Los Ángeles ($157k), Pudahuel ($43.9k), and Quilicura ($29.4k).

Growth In January 2024, the decrease in Chile's year-by-year exports to Costa Rica was explained primarily by an decrease in product exports in Sawn Wood ($-233k or -7.08%), Kaolin Coated Paper ($-218k or -33.8%), and Plastic Lids ($-181k or -64.8%). In January 2024, the decrease in Chile's year-by-year imports  from Costa Rica was explained primarily by an decrease in product imports  in Other live plants, cuttings and slips; mushroom... ($-121k or -61.4%), Other Iron Products ($-27.7k or -79.3%), and Thermostats ($-1.48k or -17%).