Chile: Acrylic Polymer Market 2025

Acrylic Polymer Market Size in Chile

For the third year in a row, the Chilean acrylic polymer market recorded growth in sales value, which increased by X% to $X in 2022. The market value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. Over the period under review, the market attained the maximum level in 2022 and is likely to see gradual growth in the immediate term.

Acrylic Polymer Exports

Exports from Chile

In 2022, the amount of acrylic polymers (in primary forms) exported from Chile soared to X tons, jumping by X% against the previous year. In general, total exports indicated a perceptible expansion from 2012 to 2022: its volume increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, exports increased by X% against 2018 indices. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at X tons in 2014; afterwards, it flattened through to 2022.

In value terms, acrylic polymer exports skyrocketed to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports continue to indicate mild growth. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Peru (X tons), Argentina (X tons) and Colombia (X tons) were the main destinations of acrylic polymer exports from Chile, with a combined X% share of total exports. Ecuador, Uruguay, Brazil and Mexico lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by Ecuador (with a CAGR of X%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest markets for acrylic polymer exported from Chile were Argentina ($X), Peru ($X) and Colombia ($X), together comprising X% of total exports. Ecuador, Uruguay, Brazil and Mexico lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

Among the main countries of destination, Ecuador, with a CAGR of X%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of exports, over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

The average acrylic polymer export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, increasing by X% against the previous year. Overall, the export price, however, recorded a mild slump. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 when the average export price increased by X%. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major foreign markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Mexico ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Peru ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Brazil (X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced mixed trend patterns.

Acrylic Polymer Imports

Imports into Chile

In 2022, approx. X tons of acrylic polymers (in primary forms) were imported into Chile; shrinking by X% on the previous year. In general, total imports indicated a tangible increase from 2012 to 2022: its volume increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, imports decreased by X% against 2020 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, imports attained the peak of X tons. From 2021 to 2022, the growth of imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, acrylic polymer imports surged to $X in 2022. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. As a result, imports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

In 2022, China (X tons) constituted the largest supplier of acrylic polymer to Chile, with a X% share of total imports. Moreover, acrylic polymer imports from China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Brazil (X tons), twofold. The United States (X tons) ranked third in terms of total imports with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume from China totaled X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Brazil (X% per year) and the United States (X% per year).

In value terms, the largest acrylic polymer suppliers to Chile were China ($X), the United States ($X) and Brazil ($X), together comprising X% of total imports. South Korea, the UK, India, Germany, France, Italy, Mexico, Colombia and Japan lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

In terms of the main suppliers, India, with a CAGR of X%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of imports, over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average acrylic polymer import price amounted to $X per ton, picking up by X% against the previous year. Over the last decade, it increased at an average annual rate of X%. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when the average import price increased by X%. Over the period under review, average import prices hit record highs in 2022 and is likely to see gradual growth in the near future.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was the United States ($X per ton), while the price for South Korea ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by India (X%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

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