Chile: Common Pottery Market 2024

Common Pottery Market Size in Chile

In 2022, the Chilean common pottery market increased by 4.1% to $X, rising for the second consecutive year after two years of decline. In general, the total consumption indicated modest growth from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +1.4% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, consumption increased by +99.5% against 2020 indices. Common pottery consumption peaked at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Common Pottery Exports

Exports from Chile

Common pottery exports from Chile surged to X tons in 2022, rising by 24% against the previous year's figure. Over the period under review, exports showed resilient growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 when exports increased by 184% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, common pottery exports soared to $X in 2022. In general, exports, however, continue to indicate a pronounced downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when exports increased by 72% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Bolivia (X tons) was the main destination for common pottery exports from Chile, with a 85% share of total exports. Moreover, common pottery exports to Bolivia exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Paraguay (X tons), ninefold.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Bolivia totaled +12.3%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Paraguay (+5.2% per year) and Peru (-11.0% per year).

In value terms, Bolivia ($X) remains the key foreign market for common pottery exports from Chile, comprising 84% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Paraguay ($X), with an 8.2% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value to Bolivia was relatively modest. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Paraguay (-1.1% per year) and Peru (-19.1% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average common pottery export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, with a decrease of -6.6% against the previous year. In general, the export price saw a abrupt descent. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 an increase of 77% against the previous year. As a result, the export price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2018 to 2022, the average export prices remained at a lower figure.

Average prices varied noticeably for the major export markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Bolivia ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Paraguay ($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 Paraguay (-6.0%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

Common Pottery Imports

Imports into Chile

In 2022, overseas purchases of common pottery increased by 5.9% to X tons, rising for the second consecutive year after three years of decline. In general, imports saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of 86% against the previous year. Imports peaked at X tons in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, common pottery imports reached $X in 2022. Overall, total imports indicated noticeable growth from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +2.6% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, imports increased by +119.9% against 2020 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of 105%. Imports peaked in 2022 and are likely to see gradual growth in the near future.

Imports by Country

In 2022, China (X tons) constituted the largest supplier of common pottery to Chile, with a 85% share of total imports. Moreover, common pottery imports from China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, the United States (X tons), more than tenfold.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from China was relatively modest. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: the United States (+23.8% per year) and Canada (+48.9% per year).

In value terms, China ($X) constituted the largest supplier of common pottery to Chile, comprising 89% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by the United States ($X), with a 3.1% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from China stood at +2.6%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: the United States (+6.4% per year) and Canada (+46.0% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average common pottery import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, flattening at the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2022, it increased at an average annual rate of +1.8%. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 when the average import price increased by 28%. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2020 to 2022, the average import prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was China ($X per ton), while the price for Canada ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by China (+2.9%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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