Atacama

Overview In January 2024 Atacama exported $140M and imported $4.43M, resulting in a positive trade balance of $136M. Between January 2023 and January 2024 the exports of Atacama have increased by $63.9M (83.5%) from $76.5M to $140M, while imports decreased by $-167k (-3.62%) from $4.6M to $4.43M.

Trade In January 2024, the top exports of Atacama were Refined Copper ($80.7M), Gold ($55.6M), Locust beans, seaweed, sugar beet, cane,... ($2.2M), Animal Meal and Pellets ($1.39M), and Grapes ($211k). In January 2024 the top imports of Atacama were Excavation Machinery ($1.12M), Motor vehicles; parts and accessories (8701... ($592k), Zinc Powder ($188k), Plastic Housewares ($180k), and Iron Housewares ($157k).

Destinations In January 2024, Atacama exported mostly to Canada ($55.6M), China ($52.4M), Brazil ($19.3M), South Korea ($6.65M), and Taiwan ($4.77M), and imported mostly from United States ($2.19M), China ($1.51M), Chile ($381k), Italy ($174k), and Turkey ($79.3k).

Growth In January 2024, the increase in Atacama's year-by-year exports was explained primarily by an increase in exports to China ($19.2M or 227%) and Japan ($367k or 171%), and product exports increase in Locust beans, seaweed, sugar beet, cane,... ($4.28M or 634%). In January 2024, the decrease in Atacama's year-by-year imports was explained primarily by an decrease in imports from China ($-1.25M or -60.2%), United States ($-586k or -16%), and Chile ($-499k or -64.7%), and product imports decrease in Excavation Machinery ($-1.16M or -44.4%), Pens ($-100k or -91.1%), and Cutlery Sets ($-91.4k or -80.2%).