Chile's industrial sector contribution to GDP began at a high of in 1990 but showed fluctuations over the years. A sharp decline occurred in the mid-1990s, dropping to by 1998 as Chile transitioned from industrial to service-oriented economic models. The sector saw a resurgence between 2004 and 2006, peaking at , driven by high global copper prices and increased mining exports. This peak was followed by another decline in the late 2000s due to the global financial crisis and subsequent adjustments in commodity prices, which impacted the mining sector heavily. By 2020, the COVID-19 pandemic boosted industrial demand, pushing the contribution back up to . In recent years, Chile’s industrial sector has gradually regained ground, reaching in 2022, largely due to recovery in mining and new investments in renewable energy, indicating a focus on more sustainable industrial growth.
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