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ChileChile Imports fell to 7,105M in May 2026
FMPMonthlyReleased June 2026
Chile Imports fell to 7,105M in May 2026, released June 2026, down 1,250M from April's 8,355M reading. The reading missed the 8,200M consensus by 1,095M. Year-over-year, the indicator is up 132M. Over the past 3 months, Imports averaged 7,518M, vs 6,952.67M in the prior 3-month window. The reading is in the 69th percentile of the trailing 24-month range.
Latest Release
7105
Actual
8200
Consensus
8355
Previous
Median Absolute Error
±634.38 million
across last 12 releases
Last Call
Jun 2026
Predicted: 8,200
Actual: 7,105
Error: +1,095
Sigmacast Σ-direction model: consensus + ½ × mean(surprise, trailing 90d).
CORRELATED SYMBOLS— markets that historically move with this indicator
| Symbol | Direction | Correlation | Asset Class | Signal Bias | Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EUR/USD | ▼ Inverse | −0.40 | FOREX | Bearish EUR | → View |
| BTC/USD | ▼ Inverse | −0.27 | CRYPTO | Bearish BTC | → View |
Correlation based on 12-month rolling window. Click any symbol to view its Sigmanomics forecast page.
THE RELEASE
Imports (Chile) was reported at 7,105.00 million in June 2026. This missed the market consensus of 8,200.00 million by 1,095.00 million. The reading fell from the previous value of 8,355.00 million. Trailing 12-month context per ETL data through June 2026. Over the past 12 months, the indicator has averaged 7,131.11 million, ranging from 6,298.00 million to 8,207.00 million across 9 releases.
WHY IT MATTERS
The trailing three releases averaged 6,757.33 million, down from the prior three at 7,263.67 million. Volatility over the past year (σ 548.12 million) is higher than the prior year (σ 471.49 million). In June readings over the past 3 years, Imports has averaged 6,857.33 million.
THE MODEL'S TAKE
Historically, this indicator is negatively correlated with EUR/USD (Bearish EUR). Over the last 12 releases, the Sigmacast model's median absolute error is 634.38 million.
WHAT TO WATCH NEXT
The next release is scheduled for July 7, 2026.
Auto-generated from current model state · Refreshes on each release · Last update June 2026.
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About Imports — Chile
DEFINITION
Imports refer to the goods and services that a country purchases from other countries. This financial indicator is used to measure the amount of foreign goods and services that are brought into a country, and is an important factor in determining a country's trade balance and overall economic health. High levels of imports can indicate a strong demand for foreign products, while low levels may suggest a weaker economy or a focus on domestic production. Tracking imports can provide valuable insights into a country's trade relationships and global economic trends.
WHY THIS INDICATOR MATTERS
Trade-balance and tariff data inform exchange-rate fundamentals and feed directly into GDP via the net-exports channel. The release is more useful as part of a longer-run signal than as a single-print catalyst. Released monthly.
WHAT CHANGED THIS MONTH
Latest reading (May 2026): actual 7,105 M, consensus 8,200 M. Prior reading (Apr 2026): 7,807 M. Before that (Mar 2026): 7,720 M.
WHAT'S NEXT
Sigmacast's 1-month forecast points to a similar reading versus the latest print, with the 3-month outlook reinforcing that direction. Both horizons are aligned bearish for this indicator, suggesting a consistent trend signal. Trend-driven dynamics are the primary tailwind in the current projection.
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