This record result in the first quarter of 2026 positions the sector as the most dynamic in non-copper, non-lithium exports, with growth of 18.3% compared to the same period in 2025.
Chilean non-copper, non-lithium exports totaled US$14.5 billion in the first quarter of 2026, up 7.2% from the same period last year. For the first time in history, service exports reached US$1.02 billion in the first quarter, according to Forbes Chile.
This result positions the sector as the most dynamic in the non-copper, non-lithium export market, with 18.3% growth compared to the same period in 2025.
The announcement by ProChile’s Market Intelligence Department was based on data from the National Customs Service. March alone contributed US$4.6 billion (+16.8%).
The top export subsectors were ICTs, with US$286 million (+15.3%); maintenance and repair, with US$258 million (+181.4%), driven mainly by aeronautical services, which reached US$248 million (+214.5%); and administration, with US$97 million.
In terms of destinations, Peru led with US$280 million (+34.1%), followed by the United States with US$275 million (+12.3%) and Colombia with US$106 million (+11.7%).
The fisheries and aquaculture sector also stood out in the first three months of the year. Salmon and trout emerged as the leading export subsector, reaching US$2 billion—a record high for a first quarter. Meanwhile, jack mackerel recorded exports of US$265 million, another record high for the months of January through March.
The agrifood and agroindustrial sector also posted positive results. Fresh avocados reached US$108 million, and hazelnuts reached US$70 million, both setting all-time highs for the first quarter. Frozen fruit totaled US$41 million, while bottled white wine reached US$38 million, including varieties such as Riesling, Pinot Blanc, and blends. In the dairy and food segment, powdered milk reached US$28 million, condensed milk US$22 million, and animal feed US$22 million, all setting all-time highs.
In the industrial segment, electrical machinery, equipment and parts reached US$34 million, while paint, varnishes and ink totaled US$10 million, both setting unprecedented first-quarter records.
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