Chile: Market for Non-Refractory Clay Flooring Blocks, Support Or Filler Tiles 2024

Market Size for Non-Refractory Clay Flooring Blocks, Support Or Filler Tiles in Chile

The Chilean market for non-refractory clay flooring blocks, support or filler tiles amounted to $X in 2022, remaining relatively unchanged against the previous year. Over the period under review, consumption, however, continues to indicate a noticeable descent. Consumption of peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Production of Non-Refractory Clay Flooring Blocks, Support Or Filler Tiles in Chile

In value terms, production of non-refractory clay flooring blocks, support or filler tiles totaled $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production, however, continues to indicate a perceptible contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when the production volume increased by 18%. Over the period under review, production of attained the peak level at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

Exports of Non-Refractory Clay Flooring Blocks, Support Or Filler Tiles

Exports from Chile

In 2022, the amount of non-refractory clay flooring blocks, support or filler tiles exported from Chile shrank sharply to X tons, which is down by -54.3% on 2021. Overall, exports faced a dramatic curtailment. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when exports increased by 586%. Over the period under review, the exports of reached the maximum at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, exports of non-refractory clay flooring blocks, support or filler tiles shrank significantly to $X in 2022. In general, exports recorded a deep setback. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 when exports increased by 383% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports of attained the maximum at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Bolivia (X tons) was the main destination for exports of non-refractory clay flooring blocks, support or filler tiles from Chile, accounting for a 79% share of total exports. Moreover, exports of non-refractory clay flooring blocks, support or filler tiles to Bolivia exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Peru (X kg), sevenfold. The third position in this ranking was held by Paraguay (X kg), with a 4.1% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Bolivia totaled -32.8%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Peru (-29.5% per year) and Paraguay (-7.5% per year).

In value terms, Bolivia ($X) emerged as the key foreign market for non-refractory clay flooring blocks, support or filler tiles exports from Chile, comprising 71% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Peru ($X), with a 19% share of total exports. It was followed by Paraguay, with a 3.6% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value to Bolivia totaled -18.6%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Peru (-15.7% per year) and Paraguay (+6.0% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average export price for non-refractory clay flooring blocks, support or filler tiles amounted to $X per ton, surging by 4.9% against the previous year. In general, the export price showed significant growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when the average export price increased by 149% against the previous year. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major foreign markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Peru ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Paraguay ($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 Bolivia (+21.1%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Non-Refractory Clay Flooring Blocks, Support Or Filler Tiles

Imports into Chile

In 2022, overseas purchases of non-refractory clay flooring blocks, support or filler tiles increased by 66% to X tons, rising for the third consecutive year after two years of decline. In general, imports showed significant growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 with an increase of 477%. Over the period under review, imports of hit record highs in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.

In value terms, imports of non-refractory clay flooring blocks, support or filler tiles soared to $X in 2022. Overall, imports showed a strong expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 when imports increased by 285% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports of attained the maximum in 2022 and are likely to see steady growth in years to come.

Imports by Country

In 2022, China (X tons) was the main non-refractory clay flooring blocks, support or filler tiles supplier to Chile, with a 97% share of total imports. It was followed by Argentina (X tons), with a 2.7% share of total imports. Bolivia (X tons) ranked third in terms of total imports with a 0.2% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from China amounted to +28.7%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Argentina (+75.7% per year) and Bolivia (-18.4% per year).

In value terms, China ($X) constituted the largest supplier of non-refractory clay flooring blocks, support or filler tiles to Chile, comprising 96% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Argentina ($X), with a 2.5% share of total imports. It was followed by Spain, with a 0.6% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value from China amounted to +14.0%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Argentina (+35.0% per year) and Spain (-37.1% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average import price for non-refractory clay flooring blocks, support or filler tiles stood at $X per ton in 2022, stabilizing at the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price continues to indicate a drastic downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 an increase of 98% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, import prices remained at a lower figure.

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 Spain ($X per ton), while the price for Argentina ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Spain (+2.2%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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