Chile: Market for Moulded Or Pressed Articles Of Paper Pulp 2025

Market Size for Moulded Or Pressed Articles Of Paper Pulp in Chile

In 2022, the Chilean paper pulp moulded articles market increased by 7.2% to $X, rising for the sixth consecutive year after two years of decline. The market value increased at an average annual rate of +2.6% over the period from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Paper pulp moulded articles consumption peaked in 2022 and is likely to see gradual growth in the near future.

Production of Moulded Or Pressed Articles Of Paper Pulp in Chile

In value terms, paper pulp moulded articles production expanded to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. The total output value increased at an average annual rate of +2.6% over the period from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern remained consistent, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 when the production volume increased by 18%. Over the period under review, production reached the maximum level at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

Exports of Moulded Or Pressed Articles Of Paper Pulp

Exports from Chile

After two years of growth, shipments abroad of moulded or pressed articles of paper pulp decreased by -17.2% to X tons in 2022. Overall, exports, however, showed resilient growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 when exports increased by 57% against the previous year. As a result, the exports attained the peak of X tons. From 2018 to 2022, the growth of the exports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, paper pulp moulded articles exports shrank modestly to $X in 2022. In general, exports recorded a slight setback. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 when exports increased by 31%. As a result, the exports attained the peak of $X. From 2018 to 2022, the growth of the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Argentina (X tons) was the main destination for paper pulp moulded articles exports from Chile, accounting for a 46% share of total exports. Moreover, paper pulp moulded articles exports to Argentina exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Peru (X tons), twofold. Costa Rica (X tons) ranked third in terms of total exports with a 14% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume to Argentina totaled +11.3%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Peru (+1.3% per year) and Costa Rica (+111.3% per year).

In value terms, Argentina ($X) emerged as the key foreign market for moulded or pressed articles of paper pulp exports from Chile, comprising 43% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Peru ($X), with a 21% share of total exports. It was followed by Costa Rica, with a 15% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Argentina totaled +8.1%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Peru (-4.6% per year) and Costa Rica (+68.8% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average paper pulp moulded articles export price amounted to $X per ton, surging by 15% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price, however, showed a deep setback. Over the period under review, the average export prices reached the maximum at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Average prices varied somewhat for the major foreign markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the countries with the highest prices were Panama ($X per ton) and Costa Rica ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Argentina ($X per ton) and Mexico ($X per ton) were amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Panama (-0.7%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

Imports of Moulded Or Pressed Articles Of Paper Pulp

Imports into Chile

In 2022, purchases abroad of moulded or pressed articles of paper pulp increased by 20% to X tons, rising for the second consecutive year after two years of decline. In general, imports saw tangible growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 with an increase of 94% against the previous year. Imports peaked in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.

In value terms, paper pulp moulded articles imports skyrocketed to $X in 2022. Overall, imports recorded a resilient expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 when imports increased by 97%. Over the period under review, imports reached the maximum in 2022 and are likely to see steady growth in years to come.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Argentina (X tons) constituted the largest paper pulp moulded articles supplier to Chile, with a 51% share of total imports. Moreover, paper pulp moulded articles imports from Argentina exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Peru (X tons), twofold. The third position in this ranking was held by China (X tons), with a 9.7% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Argentina amounted to +1.2%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Peru (+9.6% per year) and China (+25.5% per year).

In value terms, the largest paper pulp moulded articles suppliers to Chile were Argentina ($X), China ($X) and Peru ($X), with a combined 69% share of total imports. Brazil, Mexico, Spain and France lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 20%.

Spain, with a CAGR of +73.9%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, among 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 paper pulp moulded articles import price amounted to $X per ton, increasing by 8.8% against the previous year. Over the last decade, it increased at an average annual rate of +2.0%. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when the average import price increased by 16% against the previous year. The import price peaked in 2022 and is likely to see steady 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 Brazil ($X per ton), while the price for Peru ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Brazil (+12.2%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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