Chile: Market for Flexible Tubes, Pipes and Hoses of Plastics, without Fittings 2024

Market Size for Flexible Tubes, Pipes and Hoses of Plastics, without Fittings in Chile

The Chilean market for flexible tubes, pipes and hoses of plastics, without fittings rose sharply to $X in 2022, picking up by 9.5% against the previous year. Overall, consumption, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Production of Flexible Tubes, Pipes and Hoses of Plastics, without Fittings in Chile

In value terms, production of flexible tubes, pipes and hoses of plastics, without fittings reached $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 with an increase of 31%. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X. From 2015 to 2022, production of growth remained at a lower figure.

Exports of Flexible Tubes, Pipes and Hoses of Plastics, without Fittings

Exports from Chile

In 2022, overseas shipments of flexible tubes, pipes and hoses of plastics, without fittings decreased by -14% to X tons, falling for the third year in a row after three years of growth. In general, exports, however, showed a prominent increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 with an increase of 157% against the previous year. As a result, the exports attained the peak of X tons. From 2020 to 2022, the growth of the exports of failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, exports of flexible tubes, pipes and hoses of plastics, without fittings reduced to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports, however, enjoyed perceptible growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 with an increase of 75%. As a result, the exports attained the peak of $X. From 2020 to 2022, the growth of the exports of remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Argentina (X tons), Peru (X tons) and Colombia (X tons) were the main destinations of exports of flexible tubes, pipes and hoses of plastics, without fittings from Chile, together comprising 93% of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by Argentina (with a CAGR of +16.9%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest markets for flexible tubes, pipes and hoses of plastics, without fittings exported from Chile were Argentina ($X), Peru ($X) and Colombia ($X), with a combined 91% share of total exports.

Among the main countries of destination, Peru, with a CAGR of +12.7%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

The average export price for flexible tubes, pipes and hoses of plastics, without fittings stood at $X per ton in 2022, increasing by 8.5% against the previous year. Overall, the export price, however, saw a pronounced downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when the average export price increased by 38%. As a result, the export price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2015 to 2022, the average 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 Argentina ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Colombia ($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 Peru (-0.2%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

Imports of Flexible Tubes, Pipes and Hoses of Plastics, without Fittings

Imports into Chile

Imports of flexible tubes, pipes and hoses of plastics, without fittings into Chile surged to X tons in 2022, picking up by 26% on the previous year. Overall, total imports indicated measured growth from 2012 to 2022: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +2.4% 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 +83.6% against 2017 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of 35%. Imports peaked in 2022 and are likely to see steady growth in the near future.

In value terms, imports of flexible tubes, pipes and hoses of plastics, without fittings surged to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, total imports indicated a perceptible expansion 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 +81.4% against 2020 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 when imports increased by 39%. Imports peaked in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

China (X tons), Italy (X tons) and Argentina (X tons) were the main suppliers of imports of flexible tubes, pipes and hoses of plastics, without fittings to Chile, together accounting for 47% of total imports. The United States, Peru, Romania, Spain, Germany, Brazil, South Korea and Israel lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 47%.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by Romania (with a CAGR of +145.4%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, China ($X), the United States ($X) and Peru ($X) appeared to be the largest flexible tubes, pipes and hoses of plastics, without fittings suppliers to Chile, together accounting for 40% of total imports. Italy, Argentina, Germany, Romania, Spain, Brazil, Israel and South Korea lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 50%.

Among the main suppliers, Romania, with a CAGR of +112.4%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of imports, over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

The average import price for flexible tubes, pipes and hoses of plastics, without fittings stood at $X per ton in 2022, rising by 3.8% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 an increase of 15% against the previous year. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, 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 Germany ($X per ton), while the price for South Korea ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Peru (+9.7%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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