In 2006, Chile's trade surplus was $22.213,3 million.
Chile's trade balance recorded a surplus of $19.772,3 billion between January and September of this year, 10,6 percent more than the same period in 2006, the Central Bank reported today.
According to the report from the issuing institute, the figure is the result of exports of 51.075,9 million dollars (14,9 percent more than the previous year) and imports of 31.303,6 million dollars (+17,8%).
During September, the trade balance recorded a surplus of 1.657,2 million dollars, resulting from exports of 5.245,3 million dollars and imports of 3.588,1 million dollars.
In the ninth month of the year, the value of exports increased by 3,7 percent compared to September 2006 and the value of imports increased by 14,9 percent, according to the report.
According to the Central Bank, the September surplus benefited from high international copper prices, Chile's main export product.
This year also saw strong performance in the forestry sector, particularly in pulp shipments, and salmon exports, among other products.
Last year, Chile's trade balance closed with a surplus of 22.213,3 million dollars, resulting from exports of 58.116,4 million and imports of 35.903,1 million dollars.
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