Brazil's share of imported wine from Chile has increased, reducing losses from high tariff policies of neighboring exporters.

Published 2025년 10월 11일

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Core Insight: According to foreign trade import and export data, Chile's wine exports to Brazil have continued to grow, mitigating the impact of the "Trump tariffs" on exporters. This phenomenon is very beneficial for Chile in offsetting the decline in exports to the United States. Since April 2025, Chilean goods exported to the United States have been subject to a 10% tariff. This is part of Trump's so-called "reciprocal tariff" policy implemented against most countries. However, unlike Brazil (which has been subject to tariffs as high as 50% since August), Chile has not become a focus of increased tariffs.

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According to data from the Wines of Chile association, the United States, as Chile's second-largest wine export market, saw a 13% reduction in imports in the first seven months of this year. The tariff on wine changed from zero to 10%, making it evident that when tariffs or trade barriers appear, sales either stagnate or slow down. She explained that when the policy was first implemented, producers and importers chose to absorb the tariff costs themselves, but as the tariffs continued, these costs began to be passed on to U.S. consumers. Consequently, the U.S. market has become less active and is even shrinking. Meanwhile, Brazil has increased its imports of Chilean wine, solidifying its position as Chile's largest wine export market, with export growth ...

Source: Foodmate