Chile: Market for Household and Sanitary Articles of Paper 2025

Market Size for Household and Sanitary Articles of Paper in Chile

The Chilean market for household and sanitary articles of paper fell to $X in 2022, declining by X% against the previous year. Overall, consumption saw a abrupt contraction. Over the period under review, the market reached the peak level at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Production of Household and Sanitary Articles of Paper in Chile

In value terms, production of household and sanitary articles of paper reached $X in 2022 estimated in export price. The total output value increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2015 with an increase of X%. Production of peaked at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

Exports of Household and Sanitary Articles of Paper

Exports from Chile

In 2022, shipments abroad of household and sanitary articles of paper increased by X% to X tons, rising for the third year in a row after three years of decline. Over the period under review, exports, however, showed a drastic downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. The exports peaked at X tons in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, exports of household and sanitary articles of paper surged to $X in 2022. Overall, exports, however, continue to indicate a deep reduction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, the exports attained the peak of $X. From 2018 to 2022, the growth of the exports of remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Argentina (X tons) was the main destination for exports of household and sanitary articles of paper from Chile, with a X% share of total exports. Moreover, exports of household and sanitary articles of paper to Argentina exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Uruguay (X tons), fivefold. El Salvador (X tons) ranked third in terms of total exports with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume to Argentina amounted to X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Uruguay (X% per year) and El Salvador (X% per year).

In value terms, Argentina ($X) remains the key foreign market for household and sanitary articles of paper exports from Chile, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Uruguay ($X), with a X% share of total exports. It was followed by Ecuador, with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Argentina amounted to X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Uruguay (X% per year) and Ecuador (X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average export price for household and sanitary articles of paper stood at $X per ton in 2022, with a decrease of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price recorded a slight downturn. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 when the average export price increased by X%. As a result, the export price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2018 to 2022, the average export prices failed to regain momentum.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Colombia ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to El Salvador ($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 Colombia (X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Household and Sanitary Articles of Paper

Imports into Chile

In 2022, supplies from abroad of household and sanitary articles of paper decreased by X% to X tons for the first time since 2015, thus ending a six-year rising trend. In general, imports, however, showed moderate growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of X tons, and then contracted modestly in the following year.

In value terms, imports of household and sanitary articles of paper contracted to $X in 2022. Overall, imports recorded a mild contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports of attained the peak figure at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2022, China (X tons) constituted the largest household and sanitary articles of paper supplier to Chile, with a X% share of total imports. Moreover, imports of household and sanitary articles of paper from China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Brazil (X tons), twofold. Peru (X tons) ranked third in terms of total imports with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume from China totaled X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Brazil (X% per year) and Peru (X% per year).

In value terms, China ($X), Brazil ($X) and Peru ($X) constituted the largest household and sanitary articles of paper suppliers to Chile, together comprising X% of total imports. Colombia, the Netherlands, Italy, the United States, Argentina, Mexico, Germany, Uruguay and Israel lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

Italy, with a CAGR of X%, 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 more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average import price for household and sanitary articles of paper amounted to $X per ton, declining by X% against the previous year. In general, the import price continues to indicate a pronounced shrinkage. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when the average import price increased by X%. As a result, import price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2015 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 Germany ($X per ton), while the price for China ($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 (X%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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