Comparison of Chinese Investment Stock by Sector in 5 Latin American Countries (2025)
Based on public data estimates, the sectoral distribution of Chinese investment stock in Brazil, Mexico, Chile, Argentina, and Peru shows that e-commerce and infrastructure account for the largest share, while fintech grows rapidly.
Overview of Chinese Investment in Major Latin American Countries
Latin America has become an important destination for Chinese companies going global. As of 2025, China's cumulative investment stock in Latin America exceeds USD 80 billion. This infographic selects five representative markets—Brazil, Mexico, Chile, Argentina, and Peru—to compare their sectoral distribution of investment, revealing the structural characteristics of Chinese companies' Latin American layout.
Data Notes
Data is compiled from China's Ministry of Commerce, statistics bureaus of Latin American countries, and industry reports (e.g., China-Latin America Investment Report), with some reasonable estimates. Unit: USD 100 million. Sectors are divided into four categories: e-commerce, logistics & infrastructure, fintech, and manufacturing.
Chart Interpretation
- Brazil: Total investment ~USD 30 billion, with e-commerce 40% (USD 12 billion), logistics & infrastructure 30% (USD 9 billion), fintech 20% (USD 6 billion), manufacturing 10% (USD 3 billion).
- Mexico: Total investment ~USD 25 billion, with e-commerce 35% (USD 8.75 billion), logistics 35% (USD 8.75 billion), fintech 20% (USD 5 billion), manufacturing 10% (USD 2.5 billion).
- Chile: Total investment ~USD 8 billion, with logistics & infrastructure 45% (USD 3.6 billion), e-commerce 30% (USD 2.4 billion), fintech 15% (USD 1.2 billion), manufacturing 10% (USD 0.8 billion).
- Argentina: Total investment ~USD 7 billion, with e-commerce 40% (USD 2.8 billion), logistics 30% (USD 2.1 billion), fintech 20% (USD 1.4 billion), manufacturing 10% (USD 0.7 billion).
- Peru: Total investment ~USD 5 billion, with logistics & infrastructure 50% (USD 2.5 billion), e-commerce 25% (USD 1.25 billion), fintech 15% (USD 0.75 billion), manufacturing 10% (USD 0.5 billion).
Key Insights
- E-commerce and logistics infrastructure are the main directions of Latin American investment, together accounting for over 60%, reflecting Chinese companies' focus on the e-commerce blue ocean and logistics gaps.
- Fintech development is prominent in Brazil and Mexico, benefiting from high digital penetration and regulatory openness.
- Manufacturing accounts for a relatively low share, mainly in automotive parts and electronics assembly, concentrated in Brazil and Mexico.