Japanese machinery market in Chile

Market overview

The 6th largest destination for used vehicles in the world in 2024. Via Iquique (ZOFRI free trade zone), it functions as a re-export hub to Andean countries including Bolivia, Peru and Paraguay. Used construction machinery imports are permitted, and Japanese units such as Komatsu and Hitachi circulate for mining and construction. Machinery faces none of the registration restrictions applied to passenger cars.

Machinery in demand in Chile

• Construction Machinery鉱山・建設セクター向け中古油圧ショベル需要が恒常的
• Construction MachineryイキケのZOFRI自由貿易区は1975年操業開始以降、隣国への再輸出商流が定着

Based on public sources (company websites, social media, OEM case studies and customs records), surveyed by the Kachishiru office. Use as an indication of demand (the latest sourcing status can be confirmed via a purchase request).