Chile June producer prices rise 19.7% y/y, easing from May

Annual factory-gate inflation cooled slightly as mining price gains moderated, though copper remained the main driver and manufactured goods inflation accelerated.

Summary

Chile’s producer prices rose 19.7% year on year in June 2026, slowing from 20.5% in May. Mining prices continued to lead the increase, climbing 32.5% after a 35% rise in the previous month, supported by a 32.9% jump in copper prices. Manufactured goods prices increased 5.5%, up from 4.8% in May, while utility prices rose 5.2% after a 5% gain. On a monthly basis, producer prices advanced 0.6%, easing from 2.8% in May, bringing the year-to-date increase to 8.8%.

Terms & Concepts
  • producer prices: Prices received by domestic producers for their output at the factory-gate level.
  • mining prices: Producer prices for goods from the mining sector, often influenced by commodity moves such as metals.
  • copper prices: Prices for copper, a key industrial metal that can heavily affect Chile’s export and producer price trends.