Chile’s imports rose in September 2026, reversing the previous month’s level and signaling a pickup in external demand. According to the latest data updated on 7 October 2026, the value of imports climbed to 8,537 million USD from 7,811 million USD in August 2026.
The increase of more than 700 million USD suggests stronger purchasing activity from abroad as the country entered the final quarter of the year. Market participants will be watching upcoming trade figures closely to see whether September’s rebound in imports marks the start of a sustained upward trend in Chile’s external trade flows.