Chile: Market for Ceramic Pipes, Conduits, Guttering And Pipe Fittings 2025

Market Size for Ceramic Pipes, Conduits, Guttering And Pipe Fittings in Chile

The Chilean market for ceramic pipes, conduits, guttering and pipe fittings rose slightly to $X in 2021, with an increase of 2.5% against the previous year. This figure reflects the total revenues of producers and importers (excluding logistics costs, retail marketing costs, and retailers' margins, which will be included in the final consumer price). Over the period under review, consumption, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. Over the period under review, the market reached the maximum level at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports of Ceramic Pipes, Conduits, Guttering And Pipe Fittings

Exports from Chile

In 2021, shipments abroad of ceramic pipes, conduits, guttering and pipe fittings decreased by -95.1% to X kg, falling for the second year in a row after two years of growth. In general, exports showed a precipitous descent. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of 57,343% against the previous year. The exports peaked at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, exports of ceramic pipes, conduits, guttering and pipe fittings declined remarkably to $X in 2021. Overall, exports continue to indicate a significant decrease. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 when exports increased by 2,031% against the previous year. The exports peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Peru (X kg) was the main destination for exports of ceramic pipes, conduits, guttering and pipe fittings from Chile, accounting for a 96% share of total exports. It was followed by Ecuador (X kg), with a 2.6% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume to Peru stood at -39.6%.

In value terms, Peru ($X) and Ecuador ($X) were the largest markets for ceramic pipe, conduit, guttering and pipe fitting exported from Chile worldwide.

Ecuador, with a CAGR of 0.0%, 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.

Export Prices by Country

The average export price for ceramic pipes, conduits, guttering and pipe fittings stood at $X per ton in 2021, picking up by 158% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price saw a significant increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 when the average export price increased by 499% against the previous year. As a result, the export price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2018 to 2021, the average export prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major export markets. In 2021, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Ecuador ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Peru amounted to $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Peru (+22.1%).

Imports of Ceramic Pipes, Conduits, Guttering And Pipe Fittings

Imports into Chile

In 2021, after two years of growth, there was significant decline in overseas purchases of ceramic pipes, conduits, guttering and pipe fittings, when their volume decreased by -29.7% to X tons. In general, imports showed a abrupt decrease. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 when imports increased by 70% against the previous year. Imports peaked at X tons in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, imports of ceramic pipes, conduits, guttering and pipe fittings contracted slightly to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, imports, however, recorded a moderate expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 with an increase of 229% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports of hit record highs at $X in 2020, and then dropped modestly in the following year.

Imports by Country

In 2021, the United States (X tons) was the main supplier of ceramic pipe, conduit, guttering and pipe fitting to Chile, with a 96% share of total imports. It was followed by Brazil (X kg), with a 2.1% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume from the United States totaled -11.6%.

In value terms, the United States ($X) constituted the largest supplier of ceramic pipes, conduits, guttering and pipe fittings to Chile, comprising 89% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Brazil ($X), with a 2.7% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value from the United States totaled +4.0%.

Import Prices by Country

In 2021, the average import price for ceramic pipes, conduits, guttering and pipe fittings amounted to $X per ton, picking up by 38% against the previous year. In general, the import price showed a remarkable increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 when the average import price increased by 93% against the previous year. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2020 to 2021, the average import prices failed to regain momentum.

Average prices varied somewhat amongst the major supplying countries. In 2021, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Brazil ($X per ton), while the price for the United States totaled $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by India (+61.1%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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