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Chile: Composition Leather Market 2025

Composition Leather Market Size in Chile

In 2021, the Chilean composition leather market increased by 3.3% to $X, rising for the sixth year in a row after two years of decline. Overall, consumption recorded resilient growth. Composition leather consumption peaked in 2021 and is expected to retain growth in years to come.

Composition Leather Production in Chile

In value terms, composition leather production shrank to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production, however, posted a strong increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2015 when the production volume increased by 80%. Composition leather production peaked at $X in 2020, and then fell in the following year.

Composition Leather Exports

Exports from Chile

Composition leather exports from Chile totaled X square meters in 2015, remaining constant against the previous year's figure. In general, exports saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The exports peaked in 2015 and are likely to continue growth in the near future.

In value terms, composition leather exports amounted to $X in 2015. Overall, exports showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The exports peaked in 2015 and are likely to see gradual growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

Bolivia (X square meters) was the main destination for composition leather exports from Chile, with a 96% share of total exports. Moreover, composition leather exports to Bolivia exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Paraguay (X square meters), more than tenfold.

From 2015 to 2015, the average annual growth rate of volume to Bolivia was relatively modest.

From 2015 to 2015, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Bolivia was relatively modest.

Composition Leather Imports

Imports into Chile

In 2021, after five years of decline, there was significant growth in supplies from abroad of composition leather, when their volume increased by 128% to X square meters. In general, imports, however, saw a abrupt decrease. Imports peaked at X square meters in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, composition leather imports skyrocketed to $X in 2021. Overall, imports, however, recorded a deep reduction. Imports peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

Germany (X square meters), Turkey (X square meters) and Brazil (X square meters) were the main suppliers of composition leather imports to Chile, together comprising 81% of total imports. These countries were followed by Italy, Mexico, Argentina and Peru, which together accounted for a further 19%.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were recorded for Peru (with a CAGR of +16.9%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest composition leather suppliers to Chile were Germany ($X), Turkey ($X) and Italy ($X), with a combined 72% share of total imports.

Turkey, with a CAGR of +4.9%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, in terms of the main suppliers over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced a decline.

Import Prices by Country

The average composition leather import price stood at $X per square meter in 2021, therefore, remained relatively stable against the previous year. Overall, the import price, however, continues to indicate a noticeable contraction. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 an increase of 53%. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $X per square meter. From 2017 to 2021, the average import prices failed to regain momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2021, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Argentina ($X per square meter), while the price for Peru ($X per square meter) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Argentina (+9.4%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) :

What are the largest markets for composition leather in the world?

The country with the largest volume of composition leather consumption was China, comprising approx. 21% of total volume. Moreover, composition leather consumption in China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest consumer, the U.S., twofold. The third position in this ranking was occupied by Indonesia, with a 3.4% share.

What are the largest producers of composition leather in the world?

China constituted the country with the largest volume of composition leather production, comprising approx. 22% of total volume. Moreover, composition leather production in China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest producer, the U.S., twofold. The third position in this ranking was occupied by Indonesia, with a 3.6% share.

What are the leading suppliers of composition leather to Chile?

In value terms, Germany constituted the largest supplier of composition leather to Chile, comprising 82% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by Turkey, with a 12% share of total imports.

What are the leading importers of composition leather from Chile?

In value terms, Venezuela remains the key foreign market for composition leather exports from Chile.

What is the average export price for composition leather in Chile?

In 2020, the average composition leather export price amounted to $1,827 per ton, dropping by -6.5% against the previous year.

What is the average import price for composition leather in Chile?

In 2020, the average composition leather import price amounted to $2,394 per ton, flattening at the previous year.

This report provides an in-depth analysis of the composition leather 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 15115200 - Composition leather with a basis of leather or leather fibre, in slabs, sheets or strips

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