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Property, plant and equipment (Details 2) (Parenthetical) - CLP ($) $ in Thousands | 12 Months Ended
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Dec. 31, 2021 | Dec. 31, 2020
Statement [Line Items] |  |
Depreciation expense | $ 113,377,487 | $ 100,696,200
Agricultural Assets [Member] |  |
Statement [Line Items] |  |
Depreciation expense | $ 1,178,953 | $ 1,847,312

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