Britain & Latin America Logistics

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. The present agreement between the United Kingdom and Chile replaces the one negociated by the European Union and Chile.

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 2024

Machinery, nuclear reactors, boilers ….. $170.25M
Pharmaceutical products ….. $67.60M
Beverages, spirits and vinegar ….. $56.07M
Vehicles other than railway, tramway ….. $48.79M
Electrical, electronic equipment ….. $33.08M
Residues, wastes of food industry, animal fodder ….. $32.42M
Optical, photo, technical, medical apparatus ….. $29.18M
Miscellaneous chemical products ….. $24.58M
Plastics ….. $22.02M
Essential oils, perfumes, cosmetics, toileteries ….. $10.86M

M: Millions USD. Source: TRADING ECONOMICS

Explore Opportunities to Export to Chile

If you are a UK-based trader, we recommend consulting the market guide “Exporting from the UK to Chile.” This resource 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