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Chile: Plywood Market 2025

Plywood Market Size in Chile

The Chilean plywood market stood at less than $X in 2021, therefore, remained relatively stable against the previous year. This figure reflects the total revenues of producers and importers (excluding logistics costs, retail marketing costs, and retailers' margins, which will be included in the final consumer price). In general, consumption saw a relatively flat trend pattern.

Plywood Exports

Exports from Chile

In 2021, approx. less than X cubic meters of plywood were exported from Chile; approximately equating the year before. Overall, exports showed a relatively flat trend pattern.

In value terms, plywood exports stood at less than $X in 2021. In general, exports continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern.

Exports by Country

The United States (X cubic meters), Mexico (X cubic meters) and the Netherlands (X cubic meters) were the main destinations of plywood exports from Chile, together comprising 27% of total exports. Moreover, plywood exports in the United States exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest exporter, Mexico, sevenfold.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by the United States (with a CAGR of +15.1%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest markets for plywood exported from Chile were the United States ($X), Mexico ($X) and the Netherlands ($X), with a combined 27% share of total exports. Moreover, plywood exports in the United States exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest exporter, Mexico, sevenfold.

In terms of the main countries of destination, the United States, with a CAGR of +13.2%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

The average plywood export price stood at less than $X per thousand cubic meters in 2021, flattening at the previous year. In general, the export price showed a relatively flat trend pattern.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major external markets. In 2021, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Colombia ($X per thousand cubic meters), while the average price for exports to Denmark ($X per thousand cubic meters) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Colombia (+1.1%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

Plywood Imports

Imports into Chile

In 2021, plywood imports into Chile was estimated at less than X cubic meters, approximately equating the previous year. In general, imports showed a relatively flat trend pattern.

In value terms, plywood imports totaled less than $X in 2021. Overall, imports showed a relatively flat trend pattern.

Imports by Country

China (X cubic meters), Brazil (X cubic meters) and Paraguay (X cubic meters) were the main suppliers of plywood imports to Chile, together accounting for 50% of total imports.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by Brazil (with a CAGR of +26.9%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, China ($X), Brazil ($X) and Paraguay ($X) appeared to be the largest plywood suppliers to Chile, with a combined 50% share of total imports.

In terms of the main suppliers, Brazil, with a CAGR of +27.4%, 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

In 2021, the average plywood import price amounted to less than $X per thousand cubic meters, remaining relatively unchanged against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern.

Average prices varied somewhat amongst the major supplying countries. In 2021, amid the top importers, the highest price was recorded for prices from Germany ($X per thousand cubic meters) and Paraguay ($X per thousand cubic meters), while the price for Austria ($X per thousand cubic meters) and Brazil ($X per thousand cubic meters) were amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Germany (+5.4%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) :

What are the largest markets for plywood in the world?

The country with the largest volume of plywood consumption was China, comprising approx. 48% of total volume. Moreover, plywood consumption in China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest consumer, the United States, fourfold. The third position in this ranking was occupied by India, with an 8.5% share.

What are the largest producers of plywood in the world?

China remains the largest plywood producing country worldwide, comprising approx. 56% of total volume. Moreover, plywood production in China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest producer, India, sevenfold. The United States ranked third in terms of total production with an 8.3% share.

What are the leading suppliers of plywood to Chile?

In value terms, China, Brazil and Paraguay were the largest plywood suppliers to Chile, together comprising 93% of total imports.

What are the leading importers of plywood from Chile?

In value terms, the United States remains the key foreign market for plywood exports from Chile, comprising 55% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by Mexico, with a 7.5% share of total exports. It was followed by the Netherlands, with a 6.4% share.

What is the average export price for plywood in Chile?

The average plywood export price stood at $583 per cubic meter in 2021, picking up by 76% against the previous year.

What is the average import price for plywood in Chile?

In 2021, the average plywood import price amounted to $557 per cubic meter, picking up by 12% against the previous year.

This report provides an in-depth analysis of the plywood market in Chile. Within it, you will discover the latest data on market trends and opportunities by country, consumption, production and price developments, as well as the global trade (imports and exports). The forecast exhibits the market prospects through 2030.

Product coverage:

FCL 1640 - Plywood

Country coverage:

Chile

Data coverage:

Market volume and value
Per Capita consumption
Forecast of the market dynamics in the medium term
Trade (exports and imports) in Chile
Export and import prices
Market trends, drivers and restraints
Key market players and their profiles

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1. INTRODUCTION

Making Data-Driven Decisions to Grow Your Business
1. REPORT DESCRIPTION
2. RESEARCH METHODOLOGY AND AI PLATFORM
3. DATA-DRIVEN DECISIONS FOR YOUR BUSINESS
4. GLOSSARY AND SPECIFIC TERMS
2. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

A Quick Overview of Market Performance
1. KEY FINDINGS
2. MARKET TRENDS This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO
3. MARKET OVERVIEW

Understanding the Current State of The Market and Its Prospects
1. MARKET SIZE
2. MARKET STRUCTURE
3. TRADE BALANCE
4. PER CAPITA CONSUMPTION
5. MARKET FORECAST TO 2030
4. MOST PROMISING PRODUCT

Finding New Products to Diversify Your Business
This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO
1. TOP PRODUCTS TO DIVERSIFY YOUR BUSINESS
2. BEST-SELLING PRODUCTS
3. MOST CONSUMED PRODUCT
4. MOST TRADED PRODUCT
5. MOST PROFITABLE PRODUCT FOR EXPORT
5. MOST PROMISING SUPPLYING COUNTRIES

Choosing the Best Countries to Establish Your Sustainable Supply Chain
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1. TOP COUNTRIES TO SOURCE YOUR PRODUCT
2. TOP PRODUCING COUNTRIES
3. TOP EXPORTING COUNTRIES
4. LOW-COST EXPORTING COUNTRIES
6. MOST PROMISING OVERSEAS MARKETS

Choosing the Best Countries to Boost Your Exports
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1. TOP OVERSEAS MARKETS FOR EXPORTING YOUR PRODUCT
2. TOP CONSUMING MARKETS
3. UNSATURATED MARKETS
4. TOP IMPORTING MARKETS
5. MOST PROFITABLE MARKETS
7. PRODUCTION

The Latest Trends and Insights into The Industry
1. PRODUCTION VOLUME AND VALUE
8. IMPORTS
The Largest Import Supplying Countries
1. IMPORTS FROM 2012–2024
2. IMPORTS BY COUNTRY
3. IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
9. EXPORTS
The Largest Destinations for Exports
1. EXPORTS FROM 2012–2024
2. EXPORTS BY COUNTRY
3. EXPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
10. PROFILES OF MAJOR PRODUCERS

The Largest Producers on The Market and Their Profiles
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LIST OF TABLES
1. Key Findings In 2024
2. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
3. Market Value, 2012–2024
4. Per Capita Consumption In 2012-2024
5. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
6. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
7. Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2024
8. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
9. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
10. Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2024
LIST OF FIGURES
1. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
2. Market Value, 2012–2024
3. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012-2024
4. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012-2024
5. Trade Balance, In Physical Terms, 2012-2024
6. Trade Balance, In Value Terms, 2012-2024
7. Per Capita Consumption, 2012-2024
8. Market Volume Forecast to 2030
9. Market Value Forecast to 2030
10. Products: Market Size And Growth, By Type
11. Products: Average Per Capita Consumption, By Type
12. Products: Exports And Growth, By Type
13. Products: Export Prices And Growth, By Type
14. Production Volume And Growth
15. Exports And Growth
16. Export Prices And Growth
17. Market Size And Growth
18. Per Capita Consumption
19. Imports And Growth
20. Import Prices
21. Production, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
22. Production, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
23. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
24. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
25. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2024
26. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
27. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
28. Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2024
29. Exports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
30. Exports, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
31. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2024
32. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
33. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
34. Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2024