Chile: Special Vehicle Body Market 2025

Special Vehicle Body Market Size in Chile

The Chilean special vehicle body market fell remarkably to $X in 2022, which is down by X% against the previous year. Overall, consumption, however, saw a pronounced increase. As a result, consumption attained the peak level of $X, and then dropped dramatically in the following year.

Special Vehicle Body Production in Chile

In value terms, special vehicle body production declined rapidly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production continues to indicate a abrupt contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, production hit record highs at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Special Vehicle Body Exports

Exports from Chile

In 2022, approx. X units of bodies for special purpose motor vehicles were exported from Chile; jumping by X% on 2021. Over the period under review, exports saw a measured increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, the exports attained the peak of X units. From 2019 to 2022, the growth of the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, special vehicle body exports plummeted to $X in 2022. Overall, exports, however, continue to indicate a abrupt decline. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports reached the peak figure at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Panama (X units), Australia (X units) and Peru (X units) were the main destinations of special vehicle body exports from Chile, together accounting for X% of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Australia (with a CAGR of X%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Peru ($X), Panama ($X) and Brazil ($X) appeared to be the largest markets for special vehicle body exported from Chile worldwide, together comprising X% of total exports. The United States, Australia, Colombia and Bolivia lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

Australia, with a CAGR of X%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, in terms of the main countries of destination over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

The average special vehicle body export price stood at $X per unit in 2022, waning by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price saw a abrupt decrease. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 an increase of X%. Over the period under review, the average export prices reached the peak figure at $X per unit in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to South Africa (X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Special Vehicle Body Imports

Imports into Chile

In 2022, purchases abroad of bodies for special purpose motor vehicles increased by X% to X units, rising for the second consecutive year after two years of decline. In general, imports enjoyed a buoyant expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 when imports increased by X%. Over the period under review, imports attained the maximum in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.

In value terms, special vehicle body imports skyrocketed to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports posted a notable increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of X%. Imports peaked in 2022 and are likely to see steady growth in years to come.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Brazil (X units) constituted the largest special vehicle body supplier to Chile, with a X% share of total imports. Moreover, special vehicle body imports from Brazil exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, China (X units), twofold. The third position in this ranking was held by the UK (X units), with a X% share.

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

In value terms, Brazil ($X) constituted the largest supplier of bodies for special purpose motor vehicles to Chile, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Mexico ($X), with a X% share of total imports. It was followed by the Netherlands, with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from Brazil stood at X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Mexico (X% per year) and the Netherlands (X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average special vehicle body import price amounted to $X per unit, picking up by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price, however, recorded a abrupt decrease. Over the period under review, average import prices reached the maximum at $X per unit in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

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 Mexico ($X per unit), while the price for Peru ($X per unit) was amongst the lowest.

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

Source: IndexBox Platform

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