Chile’s apparel imports fell 3.95 per cent year on year to $717.41 million in the first quarter of 2026, with man-made fibre garments retaining their dominant position, accounting for 47.01 per cent of imports.
China remained the leading supplier with a 76 per cent market share, while knitted apparel continued to outperform woven garments despite softer overall demand.Chile’s apparel imports fell 3.95 per cent year on year to $717.41 million in the first quarter of 2026, with man-made fibre garments retaining their dominant position, accounting for 47.01 per cent of imports.
China remained the leading supplier with a 76 per cent market share, while knitted apparel continued to outperform woven garments despite softer overall demand.
