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Chile - Carboys, Bottles and Similar Articles of Plastics - Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends and Insights

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Chile: Plastic Bottle Market 2025

Plastic Bottle Market Size in Chile

The Chilean plastic bottle market surged to $X in 2022, with an increase of 82,525% against the previous year. Over the period under review, consumption recorded significant growth. As a result, consumption attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Plastic Bottle Production in Chile

In value terms, plastic bottle production amounted to less than $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern.

Plastic Bottle Exports

Exports from Chile

In 2022, shipments abroad of carboys, bottles and similar articles of plastics decreased by -25.3% to X tons for the first time since 2019, thus ending a two-year rising trend. The total export volume increased at an average annual rate of +1.1% over the period from 2020 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 with an increase of 37%. As a result, the exports attained the peak of X tons, and then dropped sharply in the following year.

In value terms, plastic bottle exports reduced to $X in 2022. The total export value increased at an average annual rate of +8.0% over the period from 2020 to 2022; however, the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with only minor fluctuations being observed in certain years. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 when exports increased by 27%. As a result, the exports attained the peak of $X, and then declined in the following year.

Exports by Country

Bolivia (X tons) was the main destination for plastic bottle exports from Chile, accounting for a 79% share of total exports. Moreover, plastic bottle exports to Bolivia exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Uruguay (X tons), sixfold. The third position in this ranking was held by Paraguay (X tons), with a 2.5% share.

From 2020 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Bolivia amounted to +8.0%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Uruguay (-2.6% per year) and Paraguay (-37.5% per year).

In value terms, Bolivia ($X) remains the key foreign market for carboys, bottles and similar articles of plastics exports from Chile, comprising 78% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Uruguay ($X), with a 12% share of total exports. It was followed by Peru, with a 2.6% share.

From 2020 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Bolivia amounted to +16.8%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Uruguay (+12.4% per year) and Peru (+15.0% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average plastic bottle export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, picking up by 22% against the previous year. Over the period from 2020 to 2022, it increased at an average annual rate of +6.7%. As a result, the export price attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Peru ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Uruguay ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2020 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Uruguay (+15.4%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) :

What are the largest markets for carboys, bottles and similar articles of plastics in the world?

The countries with the highest volumes of in 2021 were China, the United States and India, with a combined 34% share of global consumption. These countries were followed by Russia, Indonesia, Pakistan, Brazil, Nigeria, Mexico, Japan, Bangladesh, Spain and Ethiopia, which together accounted for a further 22%.

What are the largest producers of carboys, bottles and similar articles of plastics in the world?

The countries with the highest volumes of in 2021 were China, the United States and India, with a combined 35% share of global production. Russia, Indonesia, Pakistan, Mexico, Nigeria, Bangladesh, Japan, Spain, Brazil and Ethiopia lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 22%.

What are the leading suppliers of carboys, bottles and similar articles of plastics to Chile?

In value terms, Germany, Mexico and the Netherlands constituted the largest plastic bottle suppliers to Chile, with a combined 46% share of total imports.

What are the leading importers of carboys, bottles and similar articles of plastics from Chile?

In value terms, Bolivia remains the key foreign market for plastic bottle exports from Chile, comprising 73% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by Uruguay, with a 15% share of total exports.

What is the average export price for carboys, bottles and similar articles of plastics in Chile?

The average plastic bottle export price stood at $2,812 per ton in 2021, remaining stable against the previous year.

What is the average import price for carboys, bottles and similar articles of plastics in Chile?

In 2021, the average plastic bottle import price amounted to $3,531 per ton, reducing by -10.5% against the previous year.

This report provides an in-depth analysis of the plastic bottle market in Chile. Within it, you will discover the latest data on market trends and opportunities by country, consumption, production and price developments, as well as the global trade (imports and exports). The forecast exhibits the market prospects through 2030.

Product coverage:

Prodcom 22221450 - Plastic carboys, bottles, flasks and similar articles for the conveyance or packing of goods, of a capacity . 2 litres
Prodcom 22221470 - Plastic carboys, bottles, flasks and similar articles for the conveyance or packing of goods, of a capacity > 2 litres

Country coverage:

Chile

Data coverage:

Market volume and value
Per Capita consumption
Forecast of the market dynamics in the medium term
Trade (exports and imports) in Chile
Export and import prices
Market trends, drivers and restraints
Key market players and their profiles

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1. INTRODUCTION

Making Data-Driven Decisions to Grow Your Business
1. REPORT DESCRIPTION
2. RESEARCH METHODOLOGY AND THE AI PLATFORM
3. DATA-DRIVEN DECISIONS FOR YOUR BUSINESS
4. GLOSSARY AND SPECIFIC TERMS
2. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

A Quick Overview of Market Performance
1. KEY FINDINGS
2. MARKET TRENDSThis Chapter is Available Only for the Professional EditionPRO
3. MARKET OVERVIEW

Understanding the Current State of The Market and its Prospects
1. MARKET SIZE: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
2. MARKET STRUCTURE: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
3. TRADE BALANCE: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
4. PER CAPITA CONSUMPTION: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
5. MARKET FORECAST TO 2035
4. MOST PROMISING PRODUCTS FOR DIVERSIFICATION

Finding New Products to Diversify Your Business
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1. TOP PRODUCTS TO DIVERSIFY YOUR BUSINESS
2. BEST-SELLING PRODUCTS
3. MOST CONSUMED PRODUCTS
4. MOST TRADED PRODUCTS
5. MOST PROFITABLE PRODUCTS FOR EXPORTS
5. MOST PROMISING SUPPLYING COUNTRIES

Choosing the Best Countries to Establish Your Sustainable Supply Chain
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1. TOP COUNTRIES TO SOURCE YOUR PRODUCT
2. TOP PRODUCING COUNTRIES
3. TOP EXPORTING COUNTRIES
4. LOW-COST EXPORTING COUNTRIES
6. MOST PROMISING OVERSEAS MARKETS

Choosing the Best Countries to Boost Your Export
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1. TOP OVERSEAS MARKETS FOR EXPORTING YOUR PRODUCT
2. TOP CONSUMING MARKETS
3. UNSATURATED MARKETS
4. TOP IMPORTING MARKETS
5. MOST PROFITABLE MARKETS
7. PRODUCTION

The Latest Trends and Insights into The Industry
1. PRODUCTION VOLUME AND VALUE: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
8. IMPORTS

The Largest Import Supplying Countries
1. IMPORTS: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
2. IMPORTS BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024)
3. IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024)
9. EXPORTS

The Largest Destinations for Exports
1. EXPORTS: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
2. EXPORTS BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024)
3. EXPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024)
10. PROFILES OF MAJOR PRODUCERS

The Largest Producers on The Market and Their Profiles
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LIST OF TABLES
1. Key Findings In 2024
2. Market Volume, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
3. Market Value: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
4. Per Capita Consumption: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
5. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
6. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
7. Import Prices, By Country, 2012–2024
8. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
9. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
10. Export Prices, By Country, 2012–2024
LIST OF FIGURES
1. Market Volume, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
2. Market Value: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
3. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, in Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
4. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, in Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
5. Trade Balance, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
6. Trade Balance, In Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
7. Per Capita Consumption: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
8. Market Volume Forecast to 2035
9. Market Value Forecast to 2035
10. Market Size and Growth, By Product
11. Average Per Capita Consumption, By Product
12. Exports and Growth, By Product
13. Export Prices and Growth, By Product
14. Production Volume and Growth
15. Exports and Growth
16. Export Prices and Growth
17. Market Size and Growth
18. Per Capita Consumption
19. Imports and Growth
20. Import Prices
21. Production, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
22. Production, In Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
23. Imports, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
24. Imports, In Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
25. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2024
26. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
27. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
28. Import Prices, By Country, 2012–2024
29. Exports, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
30. Exports, In Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
31. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2024
32. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
33. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
34. Export Prices, By Country, 2012–2024