Chile: Market for Non-Plasticised Mixed Polyvinyl Chloride in Primary Forms 2025

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

The Chilean market for non-plasticised mixed polyvinyl chloride in primary forms shrank significantly to $X in 2022, dropping by -71.6% 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). Overall, consumption showed a abrupt contraction. As a result, consumption reached the peak level of $X, and then contracted notably in the following year.

Exports of Non-Plasticised Mixed Polyvinyl Chloride in Primary Forms

Exports from Chile

After two years of growth, overseas shipments of non-plasticised mixed polyvinyl chloride in primary forms decreased by -32.7% to X tons in 2022. Overall, exports continue to indicate a pronounced reduction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of 123% against the previous year. As a result, the exports attained the peak of X tons. From 2014 to 2022, the growth of the exports of remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, exports of non-plasticised mixed polyvinyl chloride in primary forms shrank to $X in 2022. In general, exports showed a perceptible contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when exports increased by 122% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of $X. From 2014 to 2022, the growth of the exports of remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Argentina (X tons) was the main destination for exports of non-plasticised mixed polyvinyl chloride in primary forms from Chile, with a 81% share of total exports. Moreover, exports of non-plasticised mixed polyvinyl chloride in primary forms to Argentina exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Brazil (X tons), fivefold.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume to Argentina amounted to -1.9%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Brazil (+63.4% per year) and Colombia (-33.0% per year).

In value terms, Argentina ($X) remains the key foreign market for non-plasticised mixed polyvinyl chloride in primary forms exports from Chile, comprising 85% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Brazil ($X), with a 14% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Argentina was relatively modest. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Brazil (+68.6% per year) and Colombia (-39.0% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average export price for non-plasticised mixed polyvinyl chloride in primary forms stood at $X per ton in 2022, surging by 40% against the previous year. In general, the export price, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. Over the period under review, the average export prices reached the peak figure at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major overseas markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Argentina ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Colombia ($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 Canada (+6.1%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Non-Plasticised Mixed Polyvinyl Chloride in Primary Forms

Imports into Chile

In 2022, imports of non-plasticised mixed polyvinyl chloride in primary forms into Chile fell dramatically to X tons, reducing by -76.2% on 2021. Over the period under review, imports showed a abrupt curtailment. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of 294% against the previous year. As a result, imports attained the peak of X tons, and then shrank sharply in the following year.

In value terms, imports of non-plasticised mixed polyvinyl chloride in primary forms contracted remarkably to $X in 2022. Overall, imports recorded a perceptible decrease. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of 262% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of $X, and then dropped markedly in the following year.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Germany (X tons) constituted the largest supplier of non-plasticised mixed polyvinyl chloride in primary forms to Chile, accounting for a 61% share of total imports. Moreover, imports of non-plasticised mixed polyvinyl chloride in primary forms from Germany exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, the United States (X tons), threefold. Colombia (X tons) ranked third in terms of total imports with a 13% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume from Germany stood at +145.7%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: the United States (+11.0% per year) and Colombia (-22.0% per year).

In value terms, Germany ($X) constituted the largest supplier of non-plasticised mixed polyvinyl chloride in primary forms to Chile, comprising 62% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Colombia ($X), with a 17% share of total imports. It was followed by the United States, with a 16% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from Germany stood at +118.6%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Colombia (-17.7% per year) and the United States (+5.5% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average import price for non-plasticised mixed polyvinyl chloride in primary forms stood at $X per ton in 2022, surging by 60% against the previous year. Over the last decade, it increased at an average annual rate of +2.8%. As a result, import price attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

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 Colombia ($X per ton), while the price for the United States ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Colombia (+5.5%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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