In a historic year for Chile’s foreign trade, pork consolidated its position as one of the leading food exports in 2025, with Asia as its primary destination. Poultry also performed well, reaffirming the meat sector’s contribution to the food industry and to diversifying Chile’s export matrix, according to figures from the Undersecretariat of International Economic Relations (SUBREI).
In 2025, Chilean exports reached a historic $107 million USD, a 7.9% year-over-year increase, according to the Foreign Trade Report prepared by SUBREI. These results were achieved despite a challenging international context and were driven by both traditional and non-traditional exports, underscoring the strength and adaptability of Chile’s export sector.
The food sector exported $23.1 billion USD, a 2% year-over-year increase, making it the second-largest contributor to Chile’s returns, behind mining. This rise confirms the strategic role of food in Chile’s export basket and its contribution to the country’s economic and production growth.
Pork: one of Chile’s primary food exports
In 2025, pork ranked fifth among Chile’s exported foods, behind frozen salmon, cherries, fresh grapes, and fresh salmon. According to the figures from SUBREI, pork exports totaled $652 million USD last year.
Asian markets accounted for most of these shipments, with South Korea, China, and Japan as the primary destinations. Together, the three countries accounted for 69% of pork exports by value and 64% by volume, underscoring the industry’s consolidation in strategic, high-value, demanding markets.
This performance reaffirms Chilean pork’s position as an internationally competitive product, recognized for its high health standards, quality, and reliable supply. These key attributes help maintain and expand its presence in the main destination markets.
Poultry: key figures and destination markets
Frozen poultry exports totaled $435 million USD in 2025, a 6% year-over-year increase. This places it 12th in the food exports ranking.
North America continues to be the primary destination market. The United States led in imports by both value and volume, and together with Canada, Mexico, and Puerto Rico, accounted for 84% of the value and 67% of the volume of exported frozen poultry.
The meat sector’s positive performance is part of a record year for Chilean exports, during which the food sector reached its highest level on record and reaffirmed its role in product diversification, job creation, and Chile’s position as a reliable global food supplier.
In particular, Chilean pork has solidified its role as a key pillar of the food sector, adding value to the country’s export offer and strengthening its presence in strategic markets. The 2025 results reflect coordinated work among producers, industry, and authorities, as well as compliance with high standards of health, quality, and sustainability.
Looking ahead, the pork sector faces the challenge of further strengthening its international position, diversifying its destination markets, and leveraging new opportunities in high-value markets, thereby contributing to foreign trade, local development, and job creation in a world where food security and responsible production are increasingly important.
