Imports of goods and services in Chile
Chile: Imports of goods and services was 108.46 billion BoP, current US$ in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Imports of goods and services in Chile, 1975–2025
Source: Balance of Payments Statistics Yearbook and data files, International Monetary Fund (IMF). Measured in BoP, current US$.
Analysis
In 2025, imports of goods and services in Chile stood at 108.46 billion BoP, current US$.
That represents a change of up 9.3% on the previous year and up 49.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, imports of goods and services in Chile peaked at 118.93 billion BoP, current US$ in 2022 and was at its lowest, 1.99 billion BoP, current US$, in 1976.
Chile ranks 45th of 199 countries on this measure, in the top quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Imports of goods and services in Chile, year by year
| Year | BoP, current US$ | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1975 | 2.06 billion BoP, current US$ | — |
| 1976 | 1.99 billion BoP, current US$ | -3.3% |
| 1977 | 2.88 billion BoP, current US$ | +45.1% |
| 1978 | 3.64 billion BoP, current US$ | +26.1% |
| 1979 | 5.24 billion BoP, current US$ | +44.0% |
| 1980 | 7.05 billion BoP, current US$ | +34.6% |
| 1981 | 8.29 billion BoP, current US$ | +17.6% |
| 1982 | 5.05 billion BoP, current US$ | -39.1% |
| 1983 | 4.08 billion BoP, current US$ | -19.2% |
| 1984 | 4.50 billion BoP, current US$ | +10.1% |
| 1985 | 4.00 billion BoP, current US$ | -11.0% |
| 1986 | 4.60 billion BoP, current US$ | +15.1% |
| 1987 | 5.49 billion BoP, current US$ | +19.3% |
| 1988 | 6.62 billion BoP, current US$ | +20.6% |
| 1989 | 8.59 billion BoP, current US$ | +29.7% |
| 1990 | 9.17 billion BoP, current US$ | +6.7% |
| 1991 | 9.55 billion BoP, current US$ | +4.2% |
| 1992 | 11.82 billion BoP, current US$ | +23.8% |
| 1993 | 12.93 billion BoP, current US$ | +9.4% |
| 1994 | 13.86 billion BoP, current US$ | +7.2% |
| 1995 | 18.30 billion BoP, current US$ | +32.0% |
| 1996 | 21.29 billion BoP, current US$ | +16.3% |
| 1997 | 23.33 billion BoP, current US$ | +9.6% |
| 1998 | 22.77 billion BoP, current US$ | -2.4% |
| 1999 | 19.34 billion BoP, current US$ | -15.0% |
| 2000 | 21.89 billion BoP, current US$ | +13.2% |
| 2001 | 21.41 billion BoP, current US$ | -2.2% |
| 2002 | 20.88 billion BoP, current US$ | -2.5% |
| 2003 | 23.09 billion BoP, current US$ | +10.6% |
| 2004 | 29.43 billion BoP, current US$ | +27.5% |
| 2005 | 38.50 billion BoP, current US$ | +30.8% |
| 2006 | 45.26 billion BoP, current US$ | +17.6% |
| 2007 | 54.41 billion BoP, current US$ | +20.2% |
| 2008 | 70.43 billion BoP, current US$ | +29.4% |
| 2009 | 50.48 billion BoP, current US$ | -28.3% |
| 2010 | 68.27 billion BoP, current US$ | +35.2% |
| 2011 | 86.50 billion BoP, current US$ | +26.7% |
| 2012 | 90.83 billion BoP, current US$ | +5.0% |
| 2013 | 90.72 billion BoP, current US$ | -0.1% |
| 2014 | 83.99 billion BoP, current US$ | -7.4% |
| 2015 | 72.67 billion BoP, current US$ | -13.5% |
| 2016 | 69.90 billion BoP, current US$ | -3.8% |
| 2017 | 76.22 billion BoP, current US$ | +9.0% |
| 2018 | 87.00 billion BoP, current US$ | +14.1% |
| 2019 | 82.32 billion BoP, current US$ | -5.4% |
| 2020 | 68.13 billion BoP, current US$ | -17.2% |
| 2021 | 102.64 billion BoP, current US$ | +50.6% |
| 2022 | 118.93 billion BoP, current US$ | +15.9% |
| 2023 | 100.06 billion BoP, current US$ | -15.9% |
| 2024 | 99.23 billion BoP, current US$ | -0.8% |
| 2025 | 108.46 billion BoP, current US$ | +9.3% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 3.16 billion BoP, current US$ | 1.99 billion BoP, current US$ | 5.24 billion BoP, current US$ | 5 |
| 1980s | 5.83 billion BoP, current US$ | 4.00 billion BoP, current US$ | 8.59 billion BoP, current US$ | 10 |
| 1990s | 16.24 billion BoP, current US$ | 9.17 billion BoP, current US$ | 23.33 billion BoP, current US$ | 10 |
| 2000s | 37.58 billion BoP, current US$ | 20.88 billion BoP, current US$ | 70.43 billion BoP, current US$ | 10 |
| 2010s | 80.84 billion BoP, current US$ | 68.27 billion BoP, current US$ | 90.83 billion BoP, current US$ | 10 |
| 2020s | 99.58 billion BoP, current US$ | 68.13 billion BoP, current US$ | 118.93 billion BoP, current US$ | 6 |
Countries ranked near Chile
- 42 South Africa 126.24 billion BoP, current US$ compare
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- 44 Egypt 115.08 billion BoP, current US$ compare
- 46 Iraq 104.52 billion BoP, current US$ compare
- 47 Argentina 101.06 billion BoP, current US$ compare
- 48 Ukraine 95.42 billion BoP, current US$ compare
More economy & growth data for Chile
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 04 - Annual real GDP 2.04 Percent per annum (2029)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 02 - Annual real GDP 2.32 Percent per annum (2029)
- Services, value added (constant LCU), per capita 6.75 million constant LCU per person (2025)
- GDP deflator (base year varies by country), annual growth rate 6.8 % change on previous year (2025)
- Gross value added at basic prices (GVA) (current US$), annual growth 8.94 % change on previous year (2025)
- Gross value added at basic prices (GVA) (current US$), per unit of GDP 0.9039 current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Gross value added at basic prices (GVA) (current US$), per capita 16,265 current US$ per person (2025)
- Gross value added at basic prices (GVA) (current LCU), annual growth 9.83 % change on previous year (2025)
- Gross value added at basic prices (GVA) (current LCU), per unit of GDP 859.91 current LCU per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Gross value added at basic prices (GVA) (current LCU), per capita 15.47 million current LCU per person (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is imports of goods and services in Chile?
- Imports of goods and services in Chile was 108.46 billion BoP, current US$ in 2025, according to Balance of Payments Statistics Yearbook and data files, International Monetary Fund (IMF).
- What is the highest imports of goods and services recorded in Chile?
- The highest recorded value was 118.93 billion BoP, current US$ in 2022.
- What is the lowest imports of goods and services recorded in Chile?
- The lowest recorded value was 1.99 billion BoP, current US$ in 1976.
- How does Chile rank for imports of goods and services?
- Chile ranks 45th out of 199 countries with data for 2025.
- Is imports of goods and services rising or falling in Chile?
- Over the last ten years it is up 49.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Chile data come from?
- The figures come from Balance of Payments Statistics Yearbook and data files, International Monetary Fund (IMF), published as part of Imports of goods and services (BoP, current US$). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Imports of goods includes change in the economic ownership of goods from non-residents to residents of the compiling economy, irrespective of physical movement of goods across national borders. Imports of services includes services provided by non-residents to residents. This indicator is expressed in current prices, meaning no adjustment has been made to account for price changes over time. This indicator is expressed in United States dollars.