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Chile's Dairy Trade Balance: Deficit Persists Despite Export Growth

Chile 25.09.2025
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The Chilean dairy sector's trade balance remains negative in terms of equivalent liters as of August 2025. According to data released by Fedeleche based on information from Odepa, exports have increased while imports have decreased.
Chile's Dairy Trade Balance: Deficit Persists Despite Export Growth

Between January and August, exports totaled 302.3 million equivalent liters, an increase of 22.1% compared to the same period in 2024, marking the highest volume in the past five years. Whole milk powder (WMP) exports experienced significant growth at 135.3%, reaching 111.1 million kilograms. Increases were also noted for cheese (+29.5%) and condensed milk (+34.1%).

On the import side, there was a reduction of 8.9%, totaling 508.7 million equivalent liters. Imported cheese leads purchases with 366 million equivalent liters, despite a 9.7% decline. Skim milk powder (SMP) and WMP imports fell by 1.9% and 47.6%, respectively.

Consequently, the dairy trade deficit stood at 206.3 million equivalent liters, reaffirming Chile's status as a net importer of dairy products.

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