It has become an important center of trade in foreign countries in the region as Argentina, Brazil, Paraguay, Peru and Bolivia.
Its strategic location allows it to be the entrance and exit to products that make trade between the Mercosur, Latin America, and Asia.
Among its business lines include: ZOFRI S.A. Is the management company and operator of the Zona Franca de Iquique, in concession for 40 years, signed with the State of Chile.
Inside a 1650 operating companies that trade goods free of duties and taxes, with annual sales of U.S. $ 2.1 billion (2006).
Its imports are led by Asia (China, Hong Kong and Taiwan), representing 60% of purchases of ZOFRI.