Chile: Market for Diesel or Semi-Diesel Electric Generating Sets of Output Under 75 kVA 2024

Market Size for Diesel or Semi-Diesel Electric Generating Sets of Output Under 75 kVA in Chile

The Chilean market for diesel or semi-diesel electric generating sets of output under X kVA skyrocketed to $X in 2021, with an increase of 17% 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, the total consumption indicated a modest expansion from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +1.8% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, consumption increased by +107.2% against 2016 indices. Consumption of peaked in 2021 and is likely to see steady growth in the near future.

Exports of Diesel or Semi-Diesel Electric Generating Sets of Output Under 75 kVA

Exports from Chile

In 2021, after two years of growth, there was significant decline in overseas shipments of diesel or semi-diesel electric generating sets of output under X kVA, when their volume decreased by -52.1% to X units. Over the period under review, exports, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 when exports increased by 291% against the previous year. As a result, the exports attained the peak of X units, and then dropped notably in the following year.

In value terms, exports of diesel or semi-diesel electric generating sets of output under X kVA declined dramatically to $X in 2021. Overall, exports, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 when exports increased by 256% against the previous year. As a result, the exports attained the peak of $X, and then dropped sharply in the following year.

Exports by Country

Paraguay (X units), Bolivia (X units) and Brazil (X units) were the main destinations of exports of diesel or semi-diesel electric generating sets of output under X kVA from Chile, together accounting for 82% of total exports. Peru and Canada lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 18%.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by Canada (with a CAGR of +108.0%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest markets for diesel or semi-diesel electric generating set of output under X kVA exported from Chile were Paraguay ($X), Bolivia ($X) and Peru ($X), with a combined 93% share of total exports. These countries were followed by Canada, Brazil and Uruguay, which together accounted for a further 7%.

Canada, with a CAGR of +89.0%, recorded 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, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the average export price for diesel or semi-diesel electric generating sets of output under X kVA amounted to $X per unit, surging by 2.3% against the previous year. Overall, the export price, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 an increase of 32% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices hit record highs at $X per unit in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

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

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Uruguay (+8.6%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Diesel or Semi-Diesel Electric Generating Sets of Output Under 75 kVA

Imports into Chile

In 2021, the amount of diesel or semi-diesel electric generating sets of output under X kVA imported into Chile expanded significantly to X units, increasing by 12% on the year before. Overall, total imports indicated a perceptible expansion from 2012 to 2021: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +4.2% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, imports increased by +138.2% against 2016 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of 102% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports of hit record highs in 2021 and are likely to see steady growth in the near future.

In value terms, imports of diesel or semi-diesel electric generating sets of output under X kVA skyrocketed to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, imports, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of 28% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports of reached the maximum at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

In 2021, China (X units) was the main diesel or semi-diesel electric generating set of output under X kVA supplier to Chile, with a 91% share of total imports. It was followed by Spain (X units), with a 1.9% share of total imports. France (X units) ranked third in terms of total imports with a 1.8% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from China totaled +5.2%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Spain (+2.2% per year) and France (+0.2% per year).

In value terms, China ($X) constituted the largest supplier of diesel or semi-diesel electric generating sets of output under X kVA to Chile, comprising 63% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by France ($X), with an 11% share of total imports. It was followed by Spain, with a 9.5% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value from China stood at +7.6%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: France (+1.0% per year) and Spain (+1.3% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average import price for diesel or semi-diesel electric generating sets of output under X kVA stood at $X per unit in 2021, growing by 8% against the previous year. In general, the import price, however, showed a pronounced curtailment. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 an increase of 32% against the previous year. The import price peaked at $X per unit in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, 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 France ($X per unit), while the price for China ($X per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by China (+2.3%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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