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Chile: Pyrites Market 2025

Pyrites Market Size in Chile

In 2022, the Chilean pyrites market decreased by -50.7% to $X, falling for the second consecutive year after four years of growth. Overall, consumption showed a noticeable descent. Over the period under review, the market attained the peak level at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Pyrites Exports

Exports from Chile

In 2021, overseas shipments of pyrites decreased by -0.8% to X tons for the first time since 2011, thus ending a nine-year rising trend. In general, exports, however, saw a significant increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 when exports increased by 168%. Over the period under review, the exports attained the peak figure at X tons in 2020, and then contracted in the following year.

In value terms, pyrites exports dropped to $X in 2021. Overall, exports saw a perceptible shrinkage. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 with an increase of 40% against the previous year. The exports peaked at $X in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2021, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

The United States (X tons) was the main destination for pyrites exports from Chile, with a approx. 100% share of total exports.

From 2013 to 2018, the average annual growth rate of volume to the United States was relatively modest.

In value terms, the United States ($X) emerged as the key foreign market for pyrites exports from Chile.

From 2013 to 2018, the average annual growth rate of value to the United States was relatively modest.

Export Prices by Country

The average pyrites export price stood at $X per ton in 2018, shrinking by -29.1% against the previous year. Overall, the export price continues to indicate a sharp descent. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 a decrease of -11.6%. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2018, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

As there is only one major export destination, the average price level is determined by prices for the United States.

From 2013 to 2018, the rate of growth in terms of prices for the United States amounted to 0.0% per year.

Pyrites Imports

Imports into Chile

In 2022, purchases abroad of pyrites decreased by -61.1% to X tons, falling for the second consecutive year after four years of growth. Overall, imports saw a abrupt descent. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of 207% against the previous year. Imports peaked at X tons in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, pyrites imports reduced notably to $X in 2022. In general, imports saw a perceptible shrinkage. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 when imports increased by 244% against the previous year. Imports peaked at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

The United States (X tons), Germany (X tons) and China (X tons) were the main suppliers of pyrites imports to Chile, together comprising 99% of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by Germany (with a CAGR of +58.7%), while imports for the other leaders experienced mixed trend patterns.

In value terms, the United States ($X), Germany ($X) and China ($X) were the largest pyrites suppliers to Chile, with a combined 99% share of total imports.

Germany, with a CAGR of +83.6%, 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 mixed trend patterns.

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average pyrites import price amounted to $X per ton, with an increase of 38% against the previous year. Over the last decade, it increased at an average annual rate of +3.4%. As a result, import price reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Germany (+15.6%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) :

What are the largest markets for pyrites in the world?

China remains the largest pyrites consuming country worldwide, comprising approx. 33% of total volume. Moreover, pyrites consumption in China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest consumer, India, threefold. The third position in this ranking was occupied by Japan, with a 7.5% share.

What are the largest producers of pyrites in the world?

The country with the largest volume of pyrites production was China, comprising approx. 30% of total volume. Moreover, pyrites production in China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest producer, India, twofold. Japan ranked third in terms of total production with a 7.9% share.

What are the leading suppliers of pyrites to Chile?

In value terms, Germany, the United States and China constituted the largest pyrites suppliers to Chile, together comprising 100% of total imports.

What is the average export price for pyrites in Chile?

In 2018, the average pyrites export price amounted to $1,504 per ton, shrinking by -29.1% against the previous year.

What is the average import price for pyrites in Chile?

In 2021, the average pyrites import price amounted to $642 per ton, almost unchanged from the previous year.

This report provides an in-depth analysis of the pyrites 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.

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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