Chile: Solid-Liquid Separator Market 2024

Solid-Liquid Separator Exports

Exports from Chile

In 2022, approx. X units of machinery for solid-liquid separation were exported from Chile; declining by -9.2% compared with 2021. In general, exports recorded a perceptible downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when exports increased by 76% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at X units in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, solid-liquid separator exports fell remarkably to $X in 2022. Overall, exports showed a pronounced contraction. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 with an increase of 76%. The exports peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Peru (X units), Colombia (X units) and Denmark (X units) were the main destinations of solid-liquid separator exports from Chile, with a combined 71% share of total exports. These countries were followed by Ecuador, Spain, Bolivia, the United States and Argentina, which together accounted for a further 26%.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by Spain (with a CAGR of +51.6%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest markets for solid-liquid separator exported from Chile were Peru ($X), Colombia ($X) and Denmark ($X), with a combined 71% share of total exports. These countries were followed by Ecuador, Spain, Bolivia, the United States and Argentina, which together accounted for a further 26%.

Spain, with a CAGR of +55.3%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of exports, among 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

The average solid-liquid separator export price stood at $X per unit in 2022, declining by -6.4% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2022, it increased at an average annual rate of +2.5%. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 an increase of 15% against the previous year. As a result, the export price reached the peak level of $X per unit, and then declined in the following year.

Average prices varied noticeably for the major external markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the countries with the highest prices were Argentina ($X per unit) and Bolivia ($X per unit), while the average price for exports to Ecuador ($X per unit) and Spain ($X per unit) were amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Finland (+4.2%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Solid-Liquid Separator Imports

Imports into Chile

In 2022, solid-liquid separator imports into Chile declined notably to X units, reducing by -23.3% against the year before. In general, imports saw a deep contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 with an increase of 66%. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at X units in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, solid-liquid separator imports dropped notably to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports showed a abrupt slump. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 with an increase of 68% against the previous year. Imports peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2022, the United States (X units) constituted the largest solid-liquid separator supplier to Chile, with a 39% share of total imports. Moreover, solid-liquid separator imports from the United States exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, China (X units), twofold. Germany (X units) ranked third in terms of total imports with a 7.3% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume from the United States stood at -8.1%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: China (+11.0% per year) and Germany (-7.5% per year).

In value terms, the United States ($X) constituted the largest supplier of machinery for solid-liquid separation to Chile, comprising 41% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by China ($X), with a 12% share of total imports. It was followed by Germany, with a 10% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value from the United States stood at -2.3%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: China (+11.8% per year) and Germany (+1.0% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average solid-liquid separator import price amounted to $X per unit, growing by 9.8% against the previous year. Overall, import price indicated a remarkable increase from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +5.7% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, solid-liquid separator import price increased by +70.9% against 2014 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 an increase of 20%. The import price peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Finland ($X per unit), while the price for Mexico ($X per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Finland (+24.3%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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