Exports and productivity have stalled (graph)
There is room to raise exports and their sophistication
Development in copper prices and cost competitiveness
Investment has weakened
Exports diversification has been limited
Services exports remain relatively low
Chile is positioned upstream in global value chains, 2014
Market potential and trade costs
A few firms concentrate most exports
Exports and productivity in the manufacturing sector
Regulatory complexity remains relatively high
Regulatory impact assessment and engagement of stakeholders, 2016
Perceived competitive pressures are low
Regulatory management practices could improve, 2013
Developments in firm financing have been mixed
Public support for SME loans and development of alternative financing instruments
Management practices are unequal in the manufacturing sector
R&D spending and skills are low
Public support for innovation has increased
Bankruptcy procedures remain long
Tariffs are low but further improvements are possible
Some infrastructure gaps remain
Port interconnections and maritime transport are perfectible
Land planning should be strengthened
Electricity prices for firms remain relatively high
Internet development, price and regulations
Regional developments at the end of the commodity price boom
The rental sector is small while taxes on property are low
Structure of exports by sectors
Basic characteristics of firms by export status and sectors, 2015