Chile: Packaging Materials Market 2025

Packaging Materials Market Size in Chile

In 2022, the Chilean packaging materials market increased by 53% to $X, rising for the second year in a row after two years of decline. Overall, the total consumption indicated a noticeable increase from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +4.2% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, consumption increased by +116.9% against 2020 indices. As a result, consumption reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Packaging Materials Production in Chile

In value terms, packaging materials production dropped to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production recorded a pronounced shrinkage. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of 22% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production reached the peak level at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Packaging Materials Exports

Exports from Chile

In 2022, approx. X tons of packaging materials were exported from Chile; growing by 1.8% compared with the year before. The total export volume increased at an average annual rate of +1.5% over the period from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained consistent, with only minor fluctuations throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 when exports increased by 20%. As a result, the exports reached the peak of X tons. From 2021 to 2022, the growth of the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, packaging materials exports surged to $X in 2022. The total export value increased at an average annual rate of +2.0% from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of 22% against the previous year. The exports peaked in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.

Exports by Country

Mexico (X tons), Peru (X tons) and the United States (X tons) were the main destinations of packaging materials exports from Chile, together comprising 41% of total exports. Argentina, Colombia, the UK, Australia, Brazil, Italy, the Netherlands, the Philippines, Ecuador and Spain lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 43%.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by the Philippines (with a CAGR of +16.1%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest markets for packaging materials exported from Chile were Peru ($X), Mexico ($X) and the United States ($X), with a combined 41% share of total exports. Colombia, Argentina, the UK, Australia, Brazil, Italy, the Netherlands, the Philippines, Ecuador and Spain lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 45%.

The Philippines, with a CAGR of +17.1%, 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 packaging materials export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, rising by 16% against the previous year. In general, the export price recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. As a result, the export price reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Average prices varied somewhat for the major foreign markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the highest price was recorded for prices to Colombia ($X per ton) and Brazil ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to the United States ($X per ton) and the Philippines ($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 Argentina (+2.2%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Packaging Materials Imports

Imports into Chile

In 2022, approx. X tons of packaging materials were imported into Chile; rising by 51% on 2021. In general, imports recorded a resilient increase. As a result, imports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, packaging materials imports soared to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports saw a buoyant increase. As a result, imports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

Brazil (X tons), the United States (X tons) and Finland (X tons) were the main suppliers of packaging materials imports to Chile, together accounting for 60% of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by Brazil (with a CAGR of +36.4%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the United States ($X), Brazil ($X) and Finland ($X) were the largest packaging materials suppliers to Chile, together comprising 58% of total imports. Sweden, Italy, China, Spain, Germany, Argentina, Paraguay, Peru, Austria and Canada lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 32%.

Among the main suppliers, Paraguay, with a CAGR of +34.2%, recorded the highest growth rate of 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

In 2022, the average packaging materials import price amounted to $X per ton, growing by 21% against the previous year. Over the last decade, it increased at an average annual rate of +3.1%. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when the average import price increased by 28%. The import price peaked in 2022 and is likely to continue growth in the near future.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Paraguay (+7.8%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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