Chile’s industrial production declined 5.7% year-on-year in August 2026, accelerating from a 5.1% fall in the previous month. The declined was led by a 11.7% fall in mining output, reflecting lower activity recorded in metallic mining (-16.9%) largely due to a 12.8% decline in copper extraction and processing as a storm that occurred in July disrupted production operations and left lingering effects throughout August. Conversely, non-metallic mining increased by 22.3%. Manufacturing output fell 2.6%, slowing from a 4.9% drop. Meanwhile, production in utilities rose 1%, accelerating from a 0.3% rise in the prior month. On a monthly basis, industrial production fell 2.2%, easing from a 3.8% decline. source: National Institute of Statistics, Chile

Industrial Production in Chile decreased 5.70 percent in August of 2026 over the same month in the previous year. Industrial Production in Chile averaged 1.42 percent from 1997 until 2026, reaching an all time high of 14.05 percent in May of 2000 and a record low of -11.50 percent in February of 2009. This page provides - Chile Industrial Production - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news. Chile Industrial Production - data, historical chart, forecasts and calendar of releases - was last updated on October of 2026.

Industrial Production in Chile decreased 5.70 percent in August of 2026 over the same month in the previous year. Industrial Production in Chile is expected to be 1.90 percent by the end of this quarter, according to Trading Economics global macro models and analysts expectations. In the long-term, the Chile Industrial Production is projected to trend around 2.50 percent in 2027 and 1.60 percent in 2028, according to our econometric models.



Calendar GMT Reference Actual Previous Consensus TEForecast
2026-08-31 01:00 PM
Industrial Production YoY
Jul -5.1% 1.3% 2.2%
2026-09-30 12:00 PM
Industrial Production YoY
Aug -5.7% -5.1% -3.0%
2026-10-30 12:00 PM
Industrial Production YoY
Sep -5.7% 1.9%


Related Last Previous Unit Reference
Copper Production YoY 369.50 403.42 Thousands of Tonnes Aug 2026
Industrial Production YoY -5.70 -5.10 percent Aug 2026
Industrial Production Mom -2.20 -3.80 percent Aug 2026
Manufacturing Production YoY -2.60 -5.00 percent Aug 2026
Mining Production -11.70 -7.20 percent Aug 2026


Chile Industrial Production
In Chile, industrial production measures the output of businesses integrated in industrial sector of the economy such as manufacturing, mining, and utilities.
Actual Previous Highest Lowest Dates Unit Frequency
-5.70 -5.10 14.05 -11.50 1997 - 2026 percent Monthly
NSA, 2018=100

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Chile Industrial Activity Contracts in August
Chile’s industrial production declined 5.7% year-on-year in August 2026, accelerating from a 5.1% fall in the previous month. The declined was led by a 11.7% fall in mining output, reflecting lower activity recorded in metallic mining (-16.9%) largely due to a 12.8% decline in copper extraction and processing as a storm that occurred in July disrupted production operations and left lingering effects throughout August. Conversely, non-metallic mining increased by 22.3%. Manufacturing output fell 2.6%, slowing from a 4.9% drop. Meanwhile, production in utilities rose 1%, accelerating from a 0.3% rise in the prior month. On a monthly basis, industrial production fell 2.2%, easing from a 3.8% decline.
2026-09-30
Chile Industrial Output Contracts in July
Chile’s industrial production declined 5.1% year-on-year in July 2026, reversing a 1.3% increase in June. The contraction was led by mining, which fell 7.2%, mainly due to a 10.7% decline in metal mining as copper extraction and processing dropped 9.4%. The decline was attributed to unfavorable weather conditions in northern Chile that disrupted production, along with maintenance work at major mining operations. Manufacturing output fell 4.9%, largely due to a 25.9% drop in coke and refined petroleum products, as weather-related disruptions affected gasoline and diesel production. In contrast, utilities output increased 0.3%, supported by a 0.8% rise in electricity generation, particularly from hydroelectric plants. On a monthly basis, industrial production fell 3.8%.
2026-08-31
Chile Industrial Production Rebounds in June
Chile's industrial production rose 1.3% year-on-year in June 2026, rebounding from a 7.5% decline in May and marking the first expansion in nine months. The recovery was driven by a 6% increase in mining output, as metallic mining rose 4.6%, non-metallic mining advanced 14.5%, and energy resources production increased 4.3%. Copper production was up 5.1% from a year earlier. Utilities output also grew 2.4%, led by a 3.5% increase in electricity generation, supported by higher output from coal and coal-petcoke power plants. In contrast, manufacturing output contracted 3.2%, mainly due to an 8.1% decline in food production. On a monthly basis, industrial production increased 1.6%.
2026-07-31