Chile

• Promosalons Chile is represented by the Chamber of Commerce and Industry in Chile, directed by Véronique Guerra Ruelle. Between 700 and 1,000 Chilean professionals visit exhibitions in France each year.

Practical information

Time difference with France (summer/winter): - 4hr / - 5hr
Office opening hours: 9.00 / 13.30 - 14.30 / 18.30
Weekly closing: Saturday/Sunday
Phone number: +56 22 225 55 47

Facts and economic indicators

Population: 18 million
Official languages: Spanish
Usual language (for brochures): Spanish
Political system: Presidential Republic

Currency: Chilean peso (CLP)
Exchange rate May 2017: 1 EUR = 725,2 CLP
GNP 2016: USD 247 billion
Economic growth 2016: + 5.4 %
Inflation 2016 : + 3.8 %

Main industries: Mining (copper), food, wine, fish farming, energy, construction
Imports: USD 59.9 billion
Exports: USD 63,03 billion
Principal trading partners: USA, China, Japon, Argentina and Brazil