The shopping spree that was unleashed among Chilean consumers by the increase in household liquidity in 2021, combined with other factors, has brought back the much-feared inflation. Foreign trade figures clearly illustrate Chileans' appetite for shopping in 2021.

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Imports of consumer goods grew by 75% in 2021, totaling US$19 billion. This growth was much higher than that shown by imports of capital goods (+46%) or oil (+57%).