The state-owned firm CODELCO is the world’s largest copper-producing company with recorded copper reserves of 200 years.
The most important non-mineral exports are forestry and wood products, fresh fruit and processed food, fishmeal and seafood, and wine.
The food industry accounts for over 10% of the GDP, ranked 3rd highest in the world.
Chile is a top 5 world exporter of more than 10 agricultural products including grapes and blueberries (1st) and avocados, prunes and raspberries (each 2nd worldwide).
Chile ranks 5th in exports and 10th in pulp production worldwide.
The beef industry predicts a growth rate exceeding 550% to 2012
Cheese exports to US increased by 400% as a result of the Free Trade Agreement in 2004.
Chile is the 2nd-largest salmon producer in the world, with revenue of over US$1,439 million in 2004.
Annual exports of wine total US$835 million, placing Chile 5th on the world stage.
There are currently 95 biotech-related organizations in Chile.
The state-owned firm CODELCO is the world’s largest copper-producing company with recorded copper reserves of 200 years.
