FX.co ★ Chile’s Trade Surplus Widens to $2.55 Billion in October 2026

Chile’s trade surplus expanded in October 2026, with the trade balance rising to $2.55 billion, up from $2.05 billion recorded in September 2026.

The October reading highlights a continued positive external position for Chile, reflecting a $0.5 billion month-on-month increase in the trade surplus. The latest data, updated on 09 November 2026, suggests that the country’s external accounts strengthened further into the final quarter of the year.

While the underlying drivers of the improvement are not detailed in the release, the wider surplus may have implications for Chile’s currency dynamics, fiscal planning, and investor sentiment as markets assess the resilience of the country’s trade performance heading toward year-end.