Chile: Paper Hand Towels Market 2024

Paper Hand Towels Market Size in Chile

The Chilean paper hand towels market declined to $X in 2022, shrinking by X% against the previous year. The market value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. Paper hand towels consumption peaked at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Paper Hand Towels Production in Chile

In value terms, paper hand towels production declined to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. The total output value increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 when the production volume increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, production attained the peak level of $X. From 2018 to 2022, production growth remained at a lower figure.

Paper Hand Towels Exports

Exports from Chile

In 2022, overseas shipments of paper hand towels increased by X% to X tons, rising for the second consecutive year after four years of decline. In general, exports, however, recorded a pronounced setback. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, paper hand towels exports surged to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports, however, recorded a deep slump. The exports peaked at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Argentina (X tons) was the main destination for paper hand towels exports from Chile, accounting for a X% share of total exports. Moreover, paper hand towels exports to Argentina exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Ecuador (X tons), fourfold. Uruguay (X tons) ranked third in terms of total exports with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume to Argentina amounted to X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Ecuador (X% per year) and Uruguay (X% per year).

In value terms, Argentina ($X) emerged as the key foreign market for paper hand towels exports from Chile, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Ecuador ($X), with a X% share of total exports. It was followed by Uruguay, with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value to Argentina amounted to X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Ecuador (X% per year) and Uruguay (X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average paper hand towels export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, dropping by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price recorded a pronounced downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 an increase of X%. As a result, the export price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2018 to 2022, the average 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 Colombia ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Argentina ($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 Colombia (X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Paper Hand Towels Imports

Imports into Chile

In 2022, imports of paper hand towels into Chile shrank markedly to X tons, dropping by X% compared with 2021. Overall, imports, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of X tons, and then plummeted in the following year.

In value terms, paper hand towels imports reduced dramatically to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports continue to indicate a slight setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of X%. Imports peaked at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

Colombia (X tons), Brazil (X tons) and China (X tons) were the main suppliers of paper hand towels imports to Chile, with a combined X% share of total imports. The Netherlands, Peru, Italy, Turkey, Germany and the United States lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Turkey (with a CAGR of X%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Colombia ($X), the Netherlands ($X) and Brazil ($X) were the largest paper hand towels suppliers to Chile, with a combined X% share of total imports. Peru, China, Italy, Turkey, Germany and the United States lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

Turkey, with a CAGR of X%, 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

The average paper hand towels import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, picking up by X% against the previous year. In general, the import price, however, continues to indicate a slight descent. Over the period under review, average import prices reached the maximum at $X per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 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 the United States ($X per ton), while the price for Turkey ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

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

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