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Chile: Hemp Tow Market 2025

Hemp Tow Market Size in Chile

The Chilean hemp tow market rose notably to $X in 2022, with an increase of 6% against the previous year. Overall, consumption, however, continues to indicate a slight contraction. Over the period under review, the market attained the peak level at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Hemp Tow Production in Chile

In value terms, hemp tow production expanded markedly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production, however, showed a pronounced curtailment. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of 72% against the previous year. Hemp tow production peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

The average yield of hemp tow in Chile reached X kg per ha in 2022, remaining relatively unchanged against the year before. In general, the yield, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2015 when the yield increased by 1.8% against the previous year. The hemp tow yield peaked at X kg per ha in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, the yield stood at a somewhat lower figure. Despite the increased use of modern agricultural techniques and methods, future yield figures may still be impacted by adverse weather conditions.

The hemp tow harvested area in Chile was estimated at X ha in 2022, stabilizing at 2021 figures. Overall, the harvested area, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 when the harvested area increased by 0.9%. Over the period under review, the harvested area dedicated to hemp tow production attained the peak figure at X ha in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the harvested area remained at a lower figure.

Hemp Tow Imports

Imports into Chile

Hemp tow imports into Chile rose remarkably to X tons in 2022, with an increase of 13% compared with the year before. In general, imports showed strong growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when imports increased by 6,540% against the previous year. As a result, imports attained the peak of X tons. From 2020 to 2022, the growth of imports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, hemp tow imports contracted significantly to $X in 2022. Overall, imports recorded a perceptible increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when imports increased by 3,829%. As a result, imports attained the peak of $X. From 2020 to 2022, the growth of imports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2022, the United States (X tons) was the main hemp tow supplier to Chile, accounting for a 100% share of total imports. It was followed by Nepal (X kg), with a 0.1% share of total imports.

From 2013 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume from the United States amounted to +28.6%.

In value terms, the United States ($X) constituted the largest supplier of hemp tow to Chile, comprising 100% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Nepal ($X), with less than 0.1% share of total imports.

From 2013 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from the United States totaled +23.3%.

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average hemp tow import price amounted to $X per ton, declining by -61.7% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price saw a perceptible contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when the average import price increased by 60% against the previous year. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2018; however, from 2019 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 the United States ($X per ton), while the price for Nepal stood at $X per ton.

From 2013 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by China (+24.4%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) :

What are the largest markets for hemp tow in the world?

The countries with the highest volumes of hemp tow consumption in 2020 were France, China and Democratic People's Republic of Korea, together accounting for 75% of global consumption. These countries were followed by Poland, Spain, Austria and Chile, which together accounted for a further 16%.

What are the largest producers of hemp tow in the world?

The countries with the highest volumes of hemp tow production in 2020 were France, China and Democratic People's Republic of Korea, with a combined 76% share of global production. Poland, the Netherlands, Austria and Italy lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 16%.

What are the leading suppliers of hemp tow to Chile?

In value terms, the United States and China appeared to be the largest hemp tow suppliers to Chile.

What is the average import price for hemp tow in Chile?

The average hemp tow import price stood at $11,107 per ton in 2020, jumping by 26% against the previous year.

This report provides an in-depth analysis of the hemp tow 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:

FCL 777 - Hemp fibre and tow

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 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 TRENDS This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO
3. MARKET OVERVIEW

Understanding the Current State of The Market and Its Prospects
1. MARKET SIZE
2. MARKET STRUCTURE
3. TRADE BALANCE
4. PER CAPITA CONSUMPTION
5. MARKET FORECAST TO 2030
4. MOST PROMISING PRODUCT

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 PRODUCT
4. MOST TRADED PRODUCT
5. MOST PROFITABLE PRODUCT FOR EXPORT
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. COUNTRIES WITH TOP YIELDS
4. TOP EXPORTING COUNTRIES
5. LOW-COST EXPORTING COUNTRIES
6. MOST PROMISING OVERSEAS MARKETS

Choosing the Best Countries to Boost Your Exports
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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, HARVESTED AREA AND YIELD
8. IMPORTS
The Largest Import Supplying Countries
1. IMPORTS FROM 2012–2024
2. IMPORTS BY COUNTRY
3. IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
9. EXPORTS
The Largest Destinations for Exports
1. EXPORTS FROM 2012–2024
2. EXPORTS BY COUNTRY
3. EXPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
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, 2012–2024
3. Market Value, 2012–2024
4. Per Capita Consumption In 2012-2024
5. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
6. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
7. Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 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 Of Destination, 2012–2024
LIST OF FIGURES
1. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
2. Market Value, 2012–2024
3. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012-2024
4. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012-2024
5. Trade Balance, In Physical Terms, 2012-2024
6. Trade Balance, In Value Terms, 2012-2024
7. Per Capita Consumption, 2012-2024
8. Market Volume Forecast to 2030
9. Market Value Forecast to 2030
10. Products: Market Size And Growth, By Type
11. Products: Average Per Capita Consumption, By Type
12. Products: Exports And Growth, By Type
13. Products: Export Prices And Growth, By Type
14. Production Volume And Growth
15. Yield And Growth
16. Exports And Growth
17. Export Prices And Growth
18. Market Size And Growth
19. Per Capita Consumption
20. Imports And Growth
21. Import Prices
22. Production, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
23. Production, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
24. Area Harvested, 2012–2024
25. Yield, 2012–2024
26. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
27. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
28. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2024
29. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
30. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
31. Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2024
32. Exports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
33. Exports, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
34. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2024
35. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
36. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
37. Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2024