Chile: Non-Cellular Polypropylene Film Market 2025

Non-Cellular Polypropylene Film Market Size in Chile

In 2021, the Chilean non-cellular polypropylene film market was finally on the rise to reach $X after four years of decline. The market value increased at an average annual rate of +3.4% over the period from 2012 to 2021; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Over the period under review, the market attained the maximum level in 2021 and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Non-Cellular Polypropylene Film Production in Chile

In value terms, non-cellular polypropylene film production expanded markedly to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. In general, production, however, showed a slight shrinkage. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 when the production volume increased by 23%. Non-cellular polypropylene film production peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Non-Cellular Polypropylene Film Exports

Exports from Chile

In 2021, after two years of decline, there was significant growth in shipments abroad of non-cellular polypropylene films, sheets, foil and strip, when their volume increased by 29% to X tons. Over the period under review, exports, however, faced a abrupt decrease. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, non-cellular polypropylene film exports skyrocketed to $X in 2021. In general, exports, however, continue to indicate a abrupt decline. The exports peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Argentina (X tons), Peru (X tons) and Venezuela (X tons) were the main destinations of non-cellular polypropylene film exports from Chile, with a combined 72% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by Venezuela (with a CAGR of +3.5%), while the other leaders experienced mixed trend patterns.

In value terms, Peru ($X), Argentina ($X) and Venezuela ($X) were the largest markets for non-cellular polypropylene film exported from Chile worldwide, with a combined 69% share of total exports. These countries were followed by Brazil, Costa Rica, Colombia, Mexico, Ecuador, the United States, Uruguay, the Dominican Republic and Paraguay, which together accounted for a further 30%.

Colombia, with a CAGR of +5.5%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, in terms of 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 non-cellular polypropylene film export price stood at $X per ton in 2021, surging by 21% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2021, it increased at an average annual rate of +2.6%. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 an increase of 30%. As a result, the export price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2015 to 2021, the average export prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Costa Rica ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Argentina ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Costa Rica (+5.8%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Non-Cellular Polypropylene Film Imports

Imports into Chile

In 2021, the amount of non-cellular polypropylene films, sheets, foil and strip imported into Chile skyrocketed to X tons, increasing by 56% compared with the previous year's figure. In general, imports enjoyed buoyant growth. As a result, imports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, non-cellular polypropylene film imports soared to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, total imports indicated resilient growth from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +7.6% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, imports increased by +41.6% against 2018 indices. As a result, imports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

Ecuador (X tons), Peru (X tons) and India (X tons) were the main suppliers of non-cellular polypropylene film imports to Chile, together accounting for 51% of total imports. Colombia, Portugal, China, Argentina, Belgium, Germany, Brazil, South Korea, Italy and the United States lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 38%.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were recorded for Colombia (with a CAGR of +90.7%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest non-cellular polypropylene film suppliers to Chile were Ecuador ($X), Peru ($X) and Colombia ($X), together comprising 50% of total imports.

In terms of the main suppliers, Colombia, with a CAGR of +73.3%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

The average non-cellular polypropylene film import price stood at $X per ton in 2021, waning by -8% against the previous year. Overall, the import price showed a perceptible decrease. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2019 an increase of 6.2% against the previous year. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, import prices failed to regain momentum.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Colombia ($X per ton), while the price for South Korea ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Belgium (+0.1%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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