Chile: Market for Building Blocks And Bricks Of Cement, Concrete Or Artificial Stone 2025

Market Size for Building Blocks And Bricks Of Cement, Concrete Or Artificial Stone in Chile

In 2021, the Chilean market for building blocks and bricks of cement, concrete or artificial stone decreased by -9.5% to $X for the first time since 2017, thus ending a three-year rising trend. Overall, consumption, however, showed a mild shrinkage. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Production of Building Blocks And Bricks Of Cement, Concrete Or Artificial Stone in Chile

In value terms, production of building blocks and bricks of cement, concrete or artificial stone declined to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production, however, saw a mild decrease. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 when the production volume increased by 35% against the previous year. As a result, production attained the peak level of $X, and then contracted in the following year.

Exports of Building Blocks And Bricks Of Cement, Concrete Or Artificial Stone

Exports from Chile

In 2021, approx. X tons of building blocks and bricks of cement, concrete or artificial stone were exported from Chile; surging by 7.1% against 2020 figures. In general, exports, however, recorded a pronounced downturn. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2015 with an increase of 354%. Over the period under review, the exports of attained the peak figure at X tons in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2021, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, exports of building blocks and bricks of cement, concrete or artificial stone rose rapidly to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, exports continue to indicate a perceptible expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 with an increase of 361% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports of hit record highs at $X in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2021, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Bolivia (X tons) was the main destination for exports of building blocks and bricks of cement, concrete or artificial stone from Chile, with a 79% share of total exports. Moreover, exports of building blocks and bricks of cement, concrete or artificial stone to Bolivia exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Uruguay (X tons), fivefold.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume to Bolivia totaled +40.9%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Uruguay (+3.4% per year) and Argentina (-27.9% per year).

In value terms, the largest markets for building blocks and bricks of cement, concrete or artificial stone exported from Chile were Uruguay ($X), Bolivia ($X) and Argentina ($X).

Bolivia, with a CAGR of +43.9%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of exports, among the main countries of destination over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced mixed trend patterns.

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the average export price for building blocks and bricks of cement, concrete or artificial stone amounted to $X per ton, approximately equating the previous year. In general, the export price showed a remarkable increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 an increase of 143% against the previous year. As a result, the export price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2019 to 2021, the average export prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major foreign markets. In 2021, the country with the highest price was Argentina ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Bolivia ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Argentina (+27.4%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Building Blocks And Bricks Of Cement, Concrete Or Artificial Stone

Imports into Chile

Imports of building blocks and bricks of cement, concrete or artificial stone into Chile soared to X tons in 2021, picking up by 164% on 2020. Overall, imports continue to indicate prominent growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 when imports increased by 366% against the previous year. Imports peaked in 2021 and are likely to see gradual growth in the near future.

In value terms, imports of building blocks and bricks of cement, concrete or artificial stone surged to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, imports, however, continue to indicate a mild curtailment. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when imports increased by 293%. Imports peaked at $X in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2021, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

Peru (X tons), Italy (X tons) and China (X tons) were the main suppliers of imports of building blocks and bricks of cement, concrete or artificial stone to Chile, together comprising 59% of total imports. These countries were followed by the United States, Bolivia, Argentina, Spain and France, which together accounted for a further 21%.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were recorded for Bolivia (with a CAGR of +41.0%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest building blocks and bricks of cement, concrete or artificial stone suppliers to Chile were Peru ($X), Italy ($X) and China ($X), together accounting for 55% of total imports.

Among the main suppliers, Peru, with a CAGR of +46.2%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to 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 2021, the average import price for building blocks and bricks of cement, concrete or artificial stone amounted to $X per ton, declining by -24.4% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price recorded a abrupt setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 when the average import price increased by 30% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2021, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2021, the country with the highest price was the United States ($X per ton), while the price for China ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Argentina (+14.4%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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