The fishing and aquaculture sector remains the main driver of foreign trade in the Los Lagos Region.

A positive balance was recorded by non-copper, non-lithium exports from the Los Lagos Region during the first half of 2025. According to figures from the Market Intelligence Department of ProChile, based on data from the National Customs Service, regional shipments reached US$ 3,579 million between January and June, representing a 5.2% growth compared to the same period of the previous year.

The fisheries and aquaculture sector remains the main driver of foreign trade in the Los Lagos Region, with exports amounting to US$ 3,323 million during the first half of the year, representing a 6.2% growth. At the head are salmon and trout, with shipments of US$ 2,830 million (+3%), followed by mussels, which reached US$ 205 million (+29.6%), as well as jack mackerel with US$ 56 million and a growth of 3% compared to the same period last year.

Another sector that dynamises the regional economy is the agropecuarian sector, which recorded exports of US$ 161 million during the first half of the year. Fresh cherries stood out, with shipments of US$ 30 million and a notable growth of 52.7%, followed by beef (US$ 26 million, +5.4%) and animal feed (US$ 22 million, +17.5%).

"These figures reflect the export strength of Los Lagos, especially in aquaculture, and the progress in value-added products. From ProChile we will continue working together with trade associations and SMEs to promote their internationalization, with a sustainable, innovative offer oriented towards strategic markets," said Ricardo Arriagada, regional director of ProChile Los Lagos.

When reviewing the main destinations, the United States remains one of the most relevant markets, with exports worth US$ 1,229 million, followed by Japan (US$ 571 million) and Brazil (US$ 295 million). During the period analysed, a total of 273 regional companies exported 310 products to 109 international markets, reflecting the growing diversification and competitiveness of the export offer from the Los Lagos Region.