Chile: Chilean Meat Market Outlook

Pork production is forecast to grow modestly to 590,000 MT CWE in 2026, driven by productivity improvements rather than infrastructure expansion, while exports to key markets like China are expected to rise by two percent. Chicken production will increase to 740,000 MT RTC in 2026, supported by efficiency gains, with exports growing and imports declining. Beef production remains steady at 200,000 MT CWE, constrained by drought and competition from imports, which meet 70 percent of domestic consumption. Across all three commodities, consumption growth is marginal, reflecting stable economic conditions and limited domestic production expansion.