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The Indo-Chilean Chamber of Commerce and Culture has been closely monitoring recent economic developments in both countries. This week, significant news regarding export projections in Chile and tax changes in Indonesia have emerged.

In Chile, the Fruit Stone Committee has released its first estimate for the 2025-2026 season. They project a significant increase in the total volume of exports, with an expected 40.5 million 8-kilogram boxes of stone fruits (peaches, nectarines, and plums) to be exported. This represents an 11% increase compared to the previous season. The projection was made with the participation of 44 companies, which together accounted for 87% of the total volume of stone fruit exported during the last season (2024-25). The committee's executive director, Ignacio Caballero, explained that the projections for almost all species of stone fruits show growth, with plums leading the increase at 15%.

Additionally, non-copper and lithium exports from Valparaiso have reached US$ 2.556 billion, showing a growth of 44.5% in 2025. This diversification of markets and economic growth is a positive sign for Chile's international trade.

On the other hand, in Indonesia, there are plans to introduce taxes of up to 15% on gold exports starting from 2026. This significant change is expected to impact the global gold market and Indonesia's international trade dynamics.

The Indo-Chilean Chamber of Commerce and Culture continues to foster strong economic relations between both nations, supporting growth and diversification in various sectors.

• Temporada 2025-2026: Comité de Carozos de Frutas de Chile proyecta alza de 11% en los envíos - Portal Agro Chile (Portalagrochile.cl)
• Exportaciones de Valparaíso no cobre-ni litio crecen 44,5% (Logistica360chile.cl)
• Chile proyecta exportar 40,5 millones de cajas de carozos para la próxima temporada - reporteagricola.cl (Reporteagricola.cl)
• Chile: Proyectan alza de 11% en exportaciones de carozos en temporada 2025-2026 - PortalPortuario (Portalportuario.cl)
• Indonesia 2026 impuesto hasta 15 % a las exportaciones de oro | Rumbo Minero (Rumbominero.com)
• Impuestos a exportación de oro en Indonesia: novedades fiscales para 2026. (Redimin.cl)

The Indo-Chilean Chamber of Commerce and Culture is pleased to report significant developments in the Chilean trade sector. The Chilean cherry, a symbol of prosperity and good fortune in Chinese culture, has become the favorite fruit among Chinese consumers, particularly during the Chinese New Year celebrations which this year falls on February 10th.

Claudia Soler, Executive Director of the Cherry Committee of Frutas de Chile, expressed optimism for the 2023-2024 season. "The condition and quality of our fruit have been good, as producers and exporters understand the importance of quality for the sustainable development of the industry in the future," Soler stated. Despite challenges posed by spring rains, early varieties of cherries were prioritized for air shipments to ensure the fruit's condition.

Furthermore, Chile's trade exchange has seen a resurgence, thanks to copper shipments. According to the first commercial report of the year from the Undersecretariat of International Economic Relations (Subrei), Chile's trade exchange climbed to US$16.144 billion, marking a 2.5% increase compared to January 2023 (+US$400 million). This positive variation is the first after 15 months since October 2022.

In addition, the Los Lagos Agricultural and Livestock Service has certified the shipment of red sarsaparilla to Europe, further diversifying Chile's export portfolio. January 2024 saw a slight improvement in Chilean exports, breaking a nine-month streak of declining foreign sales. According to data from the Central Bank, foreign shipments reached US$ 9.145 billion, a 2.7% increase compared to the same month the previous year.

The Indo-Chilean Chamber of Commerce and Culture continues to support these positive trends in trade exchange, strengthening the economic ties between Chile and its international partners.

• Cereza chilena se posiciona como la fruta favorita para celebrar el Año Nuevo Chino (Eltipografo.cl)
• Intercambio comercial de Chile repunta gracias a los embarques de cobre - NOSTÁLGICA CL (Nostalgica.cl)
• Con volúmenes de exportación récord y un gran consumo las cerezas chilenas se preparan a celebrar el Año Nuevo Chino - Mundoagro (Mundoagro.cl)
• Subrei: Primer Informe Comercial del año arroja un repunte en el intercambio comercial de Chile (Mch.cl)
• SAG los Lagos certifica envío de zarzaparrilla roja a Europa - PL Prensa (Paislobo.cl)
• Exportaciones rompen con nueve meses en rojo | Diario Financiero (Df.cl)