Chile: Market for Plasticised Mixed Polyvinyl Chloride in Primary Forms 2024

Market Size for Plasticised Mixed Polyvinyl Chloride in Primary Forms in Chile

In 2022, the Chilean market for plasticised mixed polyvinyl chloride in primary forms increased by 160% to $X, rising for the second year in a row after five years of decline. In general, consumption, however, showed a drastic downturn. Consumption of peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports of Plasticised Mixed Polyvinyl Chloride in Primary Forms

Exports from Chile

After six years of growth, shipments abroad of plasticised mixed polyvinyl chloride in primary forms decreased by -51.4% to X tons in 2022. Over the period under review, exports, however, continue to indicate a prominent expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 with an increase of 123%. Over the period under review, the exports of reached the peak figure at X tons in 2021, and then declined remarkably in the following year.

In value terms, exports of plasticised mixed polyvinyl chloride in primary forms dropped dramatically to $X in 2022. In general, exports, however, continue to indicate a prominent increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 when exports increased by 109% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of $X, and then dropped notably in the following year.

Exports by Country

Argentina (X tons) was the main destination for exports of plasticised mixed polyvinyl chloride in primary forms from Chile, accounting for a 97% share of total exports. It was followed by Brazil (X tons), with a 3.2% share of total exports. The third position in this ranking was taken by Peru (X kg), with less than 0.1% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume to Argentina amounted to +17.7%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Brazil (-1.6% per year) and Peru (-47.4% per year).

In value terms, Argentina ($X) remains the key foreign market for plasticised mixed polyvinyl chloride in primary forms exports from Chile, comprising 97% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Brazil ($X), with a 2.5% share of total exports. It was followed by Peru, with less than 0.1% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value to Argentina amounted to +20.5%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Brazil (-1.9% per year) and Peru (-47.6% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average export price for plasticised mixed polyvinyl chloride in primary forms stood at $X per ton in 2022, jumping by 27% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price recorded modest growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 when the average export price increased by 69% against the previous year. As a result, the export price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2015 to 2022, the average export prices failed to regain momentum.

Average prices varied somewhat for the major foreign markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the countries with the highest prices were Argentina ($X per ton) and Peru ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Brazil ($X per ton) and Uruguay ($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 Uruguay (+24.7%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Plasticised Mixed Polyvinyl Chloride in Primary Forms

Imports into Chile

In 2022, supplies from abroad of plasticised mixed polyvinyl chloride in primary forms increased by 16% to X tons, rising for the second consecutive year after five years of decline. In general, imports, however, saw a deep reduction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of 40% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports of attained the peak figure at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, imports of plasticised mixed polyvinyl chloride in primary forms soared to $X in 2022. Overall, imports, however, recorded a deep downturn. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 when imports increased by 108% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports of reached the maximum at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Argentina (X tons) constituted the largest supplier of plasticised mixed polyvinyl chloride in primary forms to Chile, accounting for a 76% share of total imports. Moreover, imports of plasticised mixed polyvinyl chloride in primary forms from Argentina exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Colombia (X tons), ninefold. The third position in this ranking was held by Peru (X tons), with a 4.7% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume from Argentina totaled -9.7%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Colombia (+6.4% per year) and Peru (+2.8% per year).

In value terms, Argentina ($X) constituted the largest supplier of plasticised mixed polyvinyl chloride in primary forms to Chile, comprising 65% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Colombia ($X), with a 9.3% share of total imports. It was followed by France, with a 6.4% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value from Argentina stood at -9.1%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Colombia (+9.2% per year) and France (+7.6% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average import price for plasticised mixed polyvinyl chloride in primary forms amounted to $X per ton, approximately mirroring the previous year. In general, the import price saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when the average import price increased by 49% against the previous year. The import price peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by France (+4.0%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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