Chile: Non-Combined Refrigerator-Freezer Market 2025

Non-Combined Refrigerator-Freezer Market Size in Chile

In 2022, after two years of growth, there was significant decline in the Chilean non-combined refrigerator-freezer market, when its value decreased by -25.5% to $X. Over the period under review, consumption, however, saw a slight expansion. As a result, consumption attained the peak level of $X, and then shrank significantly in the following year.

Non-Combined Refrigerator-Freezer Production in Chile

In value terms, non-combined refrigerator-freezer production shrank slightly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production showed a abrupt setback. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 when the production volume increased by 8.5% against the previous year. Non-combined refrigerator-freezer production peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

Non-Combined Refrigerator-Freezer Exports

Exports from Chile

In 2022, approx. X units of household refrigerators and freezers (not combined) were exported from Chile; growing by 6.2% on the previous year. In general, exports showed a significant expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2015 when exports increased by 311%. The exports peaked in 2022 and are likely to see gradual growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, non-combined refrigerator-freezer exports rose remarkably to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports saw a significant increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 with an increase of 587% against the previous year. The exports peaked in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.

Exports by Country

Bolivia (X units) was the main destination for non-combined refrigerator-freezer exports from Chile, with a 66% share of total exports. Moreover, non-combined refrigerator-freezer exports to Bolivia exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Guatemala (X units), sixfold. The third position in this ranking was held by Mexico (X units), with a 5.5% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume to Bolivia stood at +53.5%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Guatemala (+147.9% per year) and Mexico (+527.1% per year).

In value terms, Bolivia ($X) remains the key foreign market for household refrigerators and freezers (not combined) exports from Chile, comprising 62% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Guatemala ($X), with a 14% share of total exports. It was followed by Mexico, with a 7.8% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Bolivia amounted to +38.9%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Guatemala (+148.3% per year) and Mexico (+403.3% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average non-combined refrigerator-freezer export price amounted to $X per unit, picking up by 2.6% against the previous year. In general, the export price continues to indicate noticeable growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 when the average export price increased by 303%. Over the period under review, the average export prices hit record highs at $X per unit in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major external markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Venezuela ($X per unit), while the average price for exports to Argentina ($X per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Colombia (+171.2%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Non-Combined Refrigerator-Freezer Imports

Imports into Chile

After two years of growth, supplies from abroad of household refrigerators and freezers (not combined) decreased by -33.8% to X units in 2022. In general, imports, however, posted a remarkable increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of 86% against the previous year. As a result, imports attained the peak of X units, and then reduced dramatically in the following year.

In value terms, non-combined refrigerator-freezer imports dropped remarkably to $X in 2022. Overall, imports, however, recorded prominent growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 with an increase of 136% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of $X, and then shrank notably in the following year.

Imports by Country

In 2022, China (X units) was the main supplier of non-combined refrigerator-freezer to Chile, with a approx. 95% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume from China stood at +9.6%.

In value terms, China ($X) constituted the largest supplier of household refrigerators and freezers (not combined) to Chile.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value from China amounted to +9.3%.

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average non-combined refrigerator-freezer import price amounted to $X per unit, with an increase of 13% against the previous year. In general, the import price, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 an increase of 27% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices hit record highs at $X per unit in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, import prices remained at a lower figure.

As there is only one major supplying country, the average price level is determined by prices for China.

From 2012 to 2022, the rate of growth in terms of prices for China amounted to -0.3% per year.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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