Chile-Viet Nam Bilateral Trade Analysis 2023

Complete trade statistics: $1.14B total volume •Chile deficit: $1.14B

ChileViet Nam

$0

Exports (2023)

Viet NamChile

$1.14B

Imports (2023)

Trade Balance

$1.14B

Deficit for Chile

Total Trade

$1.14B

Combined Volume

Trade Flow Visualization

Direct trade relationship between Chile and Viet Nam. Green line shows exports from Chile, red line shows imports.

Detailed Product Trade Analysis

Comprehensive breakdown of trade flows by product category, revealing the specialized nature of the Chile-Viet Nam commercial relationship and competitive positioning in global markets.

ChileViet Nam Exports

$0
2023 Total

Export Market Intelligence

Product Diversity:
Specialized Focus
Market Share:
Infinity% top product
1Wood: coniferous species, of pine (Pinus spp.), sawn or chipped lengthwise, sliced or peeled, whether or not planed, sanded or finger-jointed, of a thickness exceeding 6mm
$59.00M
Infinity% of exports
2Fish: frozen, Pacific salmon (Oncorhynchus gorbuscha/keta/tschawytscha/ kisutch/masou/rhodurus) other than sockeye salmon (Oncorhynchus nerka), excluding fillets, fish meat of 0304, and edible fish offal of subheadings 0303.91 to 0303.99
$58.44M
Infinity% of exports
3Copper: refined, unwrought, cathodes and sections of cathodes
$46.85M
Infinity% of exports
4Fish: frozen, trout (Salmo trutta, Oncorhynchus mykiss, Oncorhynchus clarki, Oncorhynchus aguabonita, Oncorhynchus gilae, Oncorhynchus apache and Oncorhynchus chrysogaster), excluding fillets, meat of 0304, and edible fish offal of 0303.91 to 0303.99
$23.71M
Infinity% of exports
5Ferrous waste and scrap: of alloy steel (excluding stainless)
$12.92M
Infinity% of exports

🎯 Strategic Export Focus

Chile's export portfolio to Viet Nam demonstrates strategic specialization, with wood: coniferous species, of pine (pinus spp.), sawn or chipped lengthwise, sliced or peeled, whether or not planed, sanded or finger-jointed, of a thickness exceeding 6mm representing a key competitive advantage in this bilateral market.

Viet NamChile Imports

$1.14B
2023 Total

Import Dependency Profile

Supply Diversity:
Concentrated
Critical Imports:
30.9% concentration
1Telephones for cellular networks or for other wireless networks
$353.76M
30.9% of imports
2Footwear: (other than sportswear), with outer soles of rubber or plastics and uppers of textile materials
$64.86M
5.7% of imports
3Automatic data processing machines: portable, weighing not more than 10kg, consisting of at least a central processing unit, a keyboard and a display
$60.32M
5.3% of imports
4Footwear: n.e.c. in heading no. 6403, (not covering the ankle), outer soles of rubber, plastics or composition leather, uppers of leather
$55.66M
4.9% of imports
5Electrical static converters
$55.19M
4.8% of imports

📦 Import Strategy Analysis

Chile's import pattern from Viet Nam reveals significant dependencyin telephones for cellular networks or for other wireless networks, highlighting complementary economic structures and potential supply chain optimization opportunities.

Competitive Trade Position Analysis

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Market Leadership

Chile demonstrates competitive strength in exportingwood: coniferous species, of pine (pinus spp.), sawn or chipped lengthwise, sliced or peeled, whether or not planed, sanded or finger-jointed, of a thickness exceeding 6mm to Viet Nam, leveraging comparative advantages.

Export Leader in 5+ Categories
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Trade Complementarity

The bilateral relationship showsmoderatecomplementarity, with each country specializing in different sectors.

Specialized Exchange
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Growth Potential

The $1.14B trade volume indicates substantial economic integration with room for expansion in emerging sectors.

Significant Partnership

Executive Summary: Chile-Viet Nam Trade Relationship

Key Trade Highlights 2023

  • Total Trade Volume: $1.14 billionrepresenting a significant bilateral economic relationship
  • Trade Balance: Chile maintains a deficit of $1.14 billion
  • Export Focus: Chile's primary exports include wood: coniferous species, of pine (pinus spp.), sawn or chipped lengthwise, sliced or peeled, whether or not planed, sanded or finger-jointed, of a thickness exceeding 6mm, fish: frozen, pacific salmon (oncorhynchus gorbuscha/keta/tschawytscha/ kisutch/masou/rhodurus) other than sockeye salmon (oncorhynchus nerka), excluding fillets, fish meat of 0304, and edible fish offal of subheadings 0303.91 to 0303.99, copper: refined, unwrought, cathodes and sections of cathodes
  • Import Dependencies: Key imports from Viet Nam include telephones for cellular networks or for other wireless networks, footwear: (other than sportswear), with outer soles of rubber or plastics and uppers of textile materials, automatic data processing machines: portable, weighing not more than 10kg, consisting of at least a central processing unit, a keyboard and a display

Strategic Trade Indicators

Trade IntensityHigh
Export DiversificationConcentrated
Trade Balance HealthImbalanced

📈 Market Position: This bilateral trade relationship represents an important regional trade partnerships, with complementary economic strengths driving sustained commercial exchange.

Historical Trade Analysis & Economic Context

Trade Evolution Timeline

2019-2023: Recent Trends

Current trade volume of $1.14B represents the culmination of evolving bilateral commercial relationships, influenced by global supply chain shifts and changing economic priorities.

2015-2019: Growth Period

Sustained expansion in bilateral trade driven by complementary economic structures, with Chile leveraging its comparative advantages in wood: coniferous species, of pine (pinus spp.), sawn or chipped lengthwise, sliced or peeled, whether or not planed, sanded or finger-jointed, of a thickness exceeding 6mm.

2010-2015: Foundation Building

Establishment of modern trade frameworks and reduction of barriers, facilitating increased commercial exchange and investment flows between the two economies.

Pre-2010: Early Development

Initial stages of bilateral trade relationship development, with focus on traditional export-import patterns and gradual market integration.

Key Economic Drivers

1

Comparative Advantage

Chile's specialization in wood: coniferous species, of pine (pinus spp.), sawn or chipped lengthwise, sliced or peeled, whether or not planed, sanded or finger-jointed, of a thickness exceeding 6mmcomplements Viet Nam's demand patterns, creating natural trade synergies.

2

Supply Chain Integration

Deep integration in global value chains has strengthened bilateral linkages, particularly in telephones for cellular networks or for other wireless networks.

3

Market Access & Trade Policy

Favorable trade agreements and market access conditions have facilitated the growth of this $1.14B bilateral relationship.

Trade Pattern Insights

Trade ComplementarityAsymmetric
Seasonal VariationsModerate
Product ConcentrationMedium
Market DependencyHigh
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Trade Relationship Outlook

The $1.14B bilateral trade volume positions this relationship for continued growth, supported by technological advancement, evolving consumer preferences, and strengthening economic ties. Key opportunities lie in expanding cooperation in emerging sectors while managing potential supply chain vulnerabilities.

Economic Impact & Strategic Outlook

Economic Impact Assessment

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Trade Volume Impact

The $1.14 billion bilateral trade volume represents a important trade relationshipfor both economies.

Economic Significance: Moderate
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Industrial Integration

Trade flows in wood: coniferous species, of pine (pinus spp.), sawn or chipped lengthwise, sliced or peeled, whether or not planed, sanded or finger-jointed, of a thickness exceeding 6mm and telephones for cellular networks or for other wireless networks demonstrate deep industrial linkages and supply chain integration.

Supply Chain Integration: Specialized
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Trade Balance Effects

Chile's trade deficit of $1.14 billion impacts its overall economic position in this bilateral relationship.

Balance Impact: Import Dependency

Strategic Future Outlook

🚀Growth Opportunities

Emerging Sectors
Technology transfer and innovation cooperation in fish: frozen, pacific salmon (oncorhynchus gorbuscha/keta/tschawytscha/ kisutch/masou/rhodurus) other than sockeye salmon (oncorhynchus nerka), excluding fillets, fish meat of 0304, and edible fish offal of subheadings 0303.91 to 0303.99 present expansion opportunities.
Market Diversification
Beyond current focus on telephones for cellular networks or for other wireless networks, new product categories offer potential for trade expansion.

⚠️Risk Factors

Supply Chain Vulnerabilities
High trade imbalance may create supply chain risks
Market Competition
Global competition in wood: coniferous species, of pine (pinus spp.), sawn or chipped lengthwise, sliced or peeled, whether or not planed, sanded or finger-jointed, of a thickness exceeding 6mm may affect future market positioning.

🎯Strategic Recommendations

  • Strengthen cooperation in high-value sectors beyond current trade patterns
  • Develop alternative supply chains to reduce dependency risks
  • Explore joint ventures in emerging technology sectors
  • Enhance trade facilitation and reduce transaction costs

Market Position & Competitive Summary

The bilateral trade relationship between Chile and Viet Nam represents a total trade volume of $1.14 billion in 2023. This partnership demonstrates an unfavorable trade balance for Chile, with imports exceeding exportsby $1.14 billion.

Export Strengths

Chile's exports to Viet Nam total $0.00, with competitive advantages in wood: coniferous species, of pine (pinus spp.), sawn or chipped lengthwise, sliced or peeled, whether or not planed, sanded or finger-jointed, of a thickness exceeding 6mm, representing $59.00M orInfinity% of bilateral exports.

Import Dependencies

Imports from Viet Nam amount to $1.14 billion, highlighting economic interdependence in telephones for cellular networks or for other wireless networks, with Telephones for cellular networks or for other wireless networks comprising30.9% of total imports.

The trade relationship reflects broader economic patterns and comparative advantages. The trade deficit indicates Chile's strategic sourcing from Viet Nam. This partnership is characterized by complementary trade flows, with each country specializing in different product categories based on their respective economic strengths, industrial capabilities, and position in global value chains.

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Data Source: CEPII BACI (Base pour l'Analyse du Commerce International) • Last Updated: January 2025 • Coverage: 1995-2023