FX.co ★ Chile’s Manufacturing Slump Eases in August as Output Decline Moderates

Chile’s manufacturing sector showed signs of stabilizing in August 2026, with the year-over-year contraction easing compared with the previous month’s sharp drop. According to data updated on 30 September 2026, manufacturing production fell 2.6% in August from a year earlier, an improvement from the 4.9% decline recorded in July.

The figures are based on a year-over-year comparison, measuring changes in output for each month relative to the same month a year before. While the sector remains in negative territory, the softer pace of decline in August suggests that the downturn in Chilean manufacturing may be losing intensity as the second half of 2026 progresses. Investors and policymakers will be watching upcoming data closely to see whether this moderation continues and potentially sets the stage for a broader industrial rebound.