Chile’s copper production fell 12.9% year-on-year to 423,623 metric tons in May 2026, following a 13.8% decline in the previous month. The Mining Production Index dropped 10.6% year-on-year, driven by weaker activity in metallic mining, which fell 13.0%, mainly due to lower copper extraction and processing. The decline in Chile, the world’s largest copper producer, increased concerns over tightening global copper supply. source: National Institute of Statistics, Chile

Copper Production in Chile decreased to 399.95 Thousands of Tonnes in April from 434.49 Thousands of Tonnes in March of 2026. Copper Production in Chile averaged 465.40 Thousands of Tonnes from 2011 until 2026, reaching an all time high of 567.13 Thousands of Tonnes in December of 2024 and a record low of 356.20 Thousands of Tonnes in February of 2011. This page provides - Chile Copper Production- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news. Chile Copper Production - data, historical chart, forecasts and calendar of releases - was last updated on July of 2026.

Copper Production in Chile decreased to 399.95 Thousands of Tonnes in April from 434.49 Thousands of Tonnes in March of 2026. Copper Production in Chile is expected to be 485.00 Thousands of Tonnes by the end of this quarter, according to Trading Economics global macro models and analysts expectations. In the long-term, the Chile Copper Production is projected to trend around 510.00 Thousands of Tonnes in 2027 and 530.00 Thousands of Tonnes in 2028, according to our econometric models.



Calendar GMT Reference Actual Previous Consensus TEForecast
2026-05-29 01:00 PM
Copper Production YoY
Apr -13.8% -9% -1.0%
2026-06-30 01:00 PM
Copper Production YoY
May -12.9% -13.8% -15.0%
2026-07-31 01:00 PM
Copper Production YoY
Jun -12.9%


Related Last Previous Unit Reference
Copper Production YoY 399.95 434.49 Thousands of Tonnes Apr 2026
Industrial Production YoY -7.50 -4.70 percent May 2026
Industrial Production Mom -0.40 -0.20 percent May 2026
Manufacturing Production YoY -7.20 -2.50 percent May 2026
Mining Production -10.60 -9.00 percent May 2026


Chile Copper Production
Actual Previous Highest Lowest Dates Unit Frequency
399.95 434.49 567.13 356.20 2011 - 2026 Thousands of Tonnes Monthly

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Chile Copper Output Falls Sharply in May
Chile’s copper production fell 12.9% year-on-year to 423,623 metric tons in May 2026, following a 13.8% decline in the previous month. The Mining Production Index dropped 10.6% year-on-year, driven by weaker activity in metallic mining, which fell 13.0%, mainly due to lower copper extraction and processing. The decline in Chile, the world’s largest copper producer, increased concerns over tightening global copper supply.
2026-06-30
Chile Copper Output Falls Sharply in April
Chile’s copper production dropped 13.8% year-on-year to 399,954 metric tons in April 2026, following a 9% decline in the previous month. Output was pressured by a high comparison base and lower ore grades at major producers, weighing on extraction and processing activity. The decline in Chile, the world’s largest copper producer, heightened concerns about tightening global copper supply.
2026-05-29
Chile Copper Production Lowest in 9 Years
Chile’s copper production dropped 4.8% year over year to 378,554 metric tons in February, marking its lowest level since March 2017. On a rolling 12-month basis, output has now declined for seven consecutive months, largely due to challenges in projects targeting higher-grade ore. Although no major disruptions were reported during the month, seasonal factors such as heavy rains in northern Chile and rough seas can hinder logistics during the summer. Chile’s downturn is significant given its dominant role in global copper supply, amplifying concerns about tightening availability across the market. Those constraints were a key factor behind the surge in prices to record levels in January. Compared to January, February production was down 8.5%.
2026-03-31