Chile is the 4th largest economy in Latin America with a GDP of USD 262 billion, offering one of the most open economies and the strongest financial sector in the region. With a population of just over 18 million, its economy is highlighted by a large industrial and service sector, which together contribute more than 96% of GDP. Chile is a strategic platform to access the Pacific Alliance and Latin American markets, being a regional leader in Ease of Doing Business, Global Competitiveness, Human Development and Global Innovation. Chile is also the country with the most Trade Agreements in the world, having signed a Free Trade Agreement with Thailand in 2015.
The Royal Thai Embassy in Chile, the Chile-ASEAN Chamber of Commerce and the Chile-Thailand Business Council will launch a Digital Directory of companies and invite the following Thai companies to participate:
The Digital Directory will be distributed among multiple Chambers of Commerce and business associations in Chile.
Registration for Thailand-Chile Digital Directory 2022
Registrations have been extended until 21 November 2021
How to participate
1. November 2021 (extended): Complete the registration form and upload the requested attachments.
2. December 2021: You will receive an email with the draft listing of your company for your review and approval.
Benefits
*This program has limited spaces available.
Contact us
E-mail: hub@chilethailand.com
Whatsapp: (+56)9 4019 9555
LINE (ID): chilethailand
For importers
Of the more than 2,550 products Thailand could import from Chile, only 118 products are currently being commercialized (4.6%)
For exporters
Of the 3,904 products Thailand can export to Chile, only 791 are being commercialized (20%).
For investors
Chile is the leading south American economy according to the OECD and it has ranked as the most competitive nation in Latin America for 15 years. With sophisticated talent and a vibrant entrepreneurial environment , Chile is one, if not the most attractive LATAM market for FDI.
For companies seeking investment from abroad
Chilean FDI across the world has continued consolidating, especially at a Latin American regional level. In recent years investment has been characterized by a strong increase in the areas of services, particularly retail, air transport, and the manufacturing industry. From 1990 to 2018, USD 124.,9 billion has been invested from Chile into APEC countries with a focus on services, industrial projects, mining and energy
For Venture Capitals and Corporate Venture Capitals
Ranked the best country in Latin America to start a business, Chile’s startup ecosystem has matured over the last 10 years, leading to a boom in startups and funding. Of the more than 1,000 tech start-ups that make up the Chilean start-up ecosystem, there is one Unicorn (Cornershop), at least 3 Centaurs (NotCo, Fintual, ArchDaily) and over 42 Little Ponies.