Chile positions itself as Latin America's most dynamic, reliable, and open economy, supported by dependable macroeconomic indicators from the Central Bank. During the first half of 2026, the country achieved a historic export record, surpassing the $60 billion mark for the first time. This consolidates Chile not only as an indispensable global supplier, but as a highly robust and innovative trading partner for Asian markets.
Mining Potential
At the core of global infrastructure and development lies the copper industry. Chile has outlined an ambitious strategic plan to attract and invest nearly $100 billion in the copper sector over the next decade. This strategy seeks not only to raise production levels, but also to transform the productive matrix toward copper with higher refining standards and greater sustainability. Driven by the massive expansion of data centers and the electrification of transport, global demand is surging; in response, our country offers the legal certainty that Asian institutions require to secure their long-term industrial supply chains.
In parallel, the lithium industry has experienced a rapid rise, becoming the nation's second most important mining export and a crucial element for the global energy transition. After accounting for 8.2% of the country's total exports in recent years, lithium shipments reached $3.218 billion in the first half of 2026 alone.
As the world's third-largest lithium producer (accounting for 19.3% of global output) and the undisputed leader in the international trade of high-value products such as lithium carbonate and lithium hydroxide, Chile stands as the premier industrial and logistical platform. Knowing that Asia absorbs 95% of our lithium exports alongside a major share of our mining output, Chile's government and business environments are deeply aligned with Asia's technological standards, timelines, and operational needs.
Capturing Investments
To capitalize on potential opportunities, the Chilean State has designed a highly attractive, flexible investment framework that encourages the involvement of private and international partners. Through public-private partnerships, operating contracts, and co-investment mechanisms, Chile actively seeks partners across the continent who can bring large-scale capital, technology transfer, advanced know-how, and global distribution channels. This model guarantees legal stability, clear rules of the game, intellectual property protection, and an interconnected network of free trade agreements that facilitate preferential access to the world's major markets.
Chile and Asian Market Relations
Asia has historically been a key engine for Chilean foreign trade—led by a longstanding relationship with China and strengthened today by rapid export growth toward new development hubs like India. This process of diversification and integration motivates Chile to deepen industrial partnerships with leading corporate players across Japan, South Korea, China, India, and Southeast Asia. The goal is to build an ecosystem where Asian technological innovation converges efficiently and responsibly with Chile's geological wealth and environmental leadership.
Investing in Chile today means securing a leading role in tomorrow's economy. We invite Asian business leaders, investment funds, and technology conglomerates to join this major industrial transformation by establishing long-term partnerships that drive innovation, sustainability, and mutual profitability. Chile is ready to be your strategic partner in building the global energy future.