Shipments from the region during the first month of 2026 reached US$ 768 million, with the main destinations being the United States, Japan and China.
The regional director of ProChile en Los Lagos, Ricardo Arriagada, it was highlighted that regional exports grew by 12.2% during the first month of 2026, reaching US$ 768 million, according to figures provided by the Market Intelligence Department of ProChile.
The authority highlighted that 2025 was a historic year for the region, with exports exceeding US$7,000 million for the first time. "That in the first month of the year we are already above those levels shows the dynamism and strength of the regional exporting sector," he said.
In Los Lagos, shipments from the fishing and aquaculture sector amounted to US$ 716 million during January, representing a 10.8% increase compared to the same month last year. The main exported products were salmon and trout (US$ 650 million), mussels (US$ 14 million), fish and crustacean meals (US$14 million), jack mackerel (US$ 11 million) and fish oils (US$ 10 million).
The agropecuaries sector in Los Lagos had shipments worth US$ 35 million and a growth of 60.7% compared to January 2025. The main exported products were fresh cherries (US$ 11 million), beef (US$ 5 million), animal feed (US$ 5 million), fresh blueberries (US$ 4 million) and baby food (US$ 3 million).
The region also exported US$ 12 million in forest products, mainly wood chips, and US$ 3 million in manufactured goods.
The main destination markets for regional exports during January were the United States (30% share), followed by Japan (24%), China (8%), Brazil (8%) and Mexico (3%).
Finally, Arriagada specified that in January, 161 export companies from Los Lagos were recorded, which sent 168 different products to 79 markets. "These figures reflect the diversification of the regional offer and the constant work of the companies, accompanied by the permanent support of ProChile," concluded.
