Exporting Products to CHILE

Location: Chile is located in the south-west corner of America, is bordered by Argentina, Bolivia, Peru, and the Pacific Ocean. Its capital and largest city is Santiago.

Is there a trade agreement between Chile and the UK?
Yes. Following Brexit, a continuity agreement was signed to replace the arrangement previously negotiated by the EU. Additionally, the UK and Chile can also trade under CPTPP terms.

Currency of Chile: Peso (CLP).

Official language: Spanish.

Shipping from the UK to Chile

Transit time via air from the UK to airport in Chile is approximately 1 to 3 days. Chile's main cargo international airport is Nuevo Pudahuel, located near Santiago.


Transit time via sea from the UK to port in Chile is approximately 30 days. Chile’s main sea ports are San Antonio and Valparaiso.


Export documents required include packing list, commercial invoice, and health / organic / origin / phytosanitary certificate(s) where applicable. Requirements for the Chilean importer include having a tax indentification number (RUT). Requirements for the British exporter include having an EORI number.

Top-10 products exported from the UK to Chile in 2025

Machinery, nuclear reactors, boilers ….. $426.96M
Optical, photo, technical, medical apparatus ….. $90.40M
Pharmaceutical products ….. $77.98M
Electrical, electronic equipment ….. $58.57M
Beverages, spirits and vinegar ….. $50.50M
Residues, wastes of food industry, animal fodder ….. $47.77M
Vehicles other than railway, tramway ….. $41.62M
Miscellaneous chemical products ….. $20.80M
Pearls, precious stones, metals, coins ….. $17.26M
Plastics ….. $14.16M

M: Millions USD. Source: TRADING ECONOMICS

Explore Opportunities to Export to Chile

The market guide “Exporting from the UK to Chile”, published by the UK Government, provides valuable information, including export opportunities and market data. You can access the guide here:
https://www.business.gov.uk/export-from-uk/markets/chile

Also, consult the official UK export tool for sending goods from the United Kingdom to Chile.

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