Chile: Recovered Fibre Pulp Market 2024

Recovered Fibre Pulp Market Size in Chile

The Chilean recovered fibre pulp market contracted dramatically to $X in 2022, with a decrease of -16.1% against the previous year. Overall, the total consumption indicated a pronounced expansion from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +3.9% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, consumption increased by +52.0% against 2020 indices. Recovered fibre pulp consumption peaked at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Recovered Fibre Pulp Production in Chile

In value terms, recovered fibre pulp production stood at $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 when the production volume decreased by 99.9% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production hit record highs in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in years to come.

Recovered Fibre Pulp Exports

Exports from Chile

After five years of growth, overseas shipments of recovered fibre pulp decreased by -19.5% to X kg in 2022. In general, exports showed a sharp slump. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of 64% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports reached the peak figure at X tons in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, recovered fibre pulp exports fell markedly to $X in 2022. Overall, exports showed a precipitous contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of 100% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports reached the peak figure at $X in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Israel (X kg) was the main destination for recovered fibre pulp exports from Chile, with a 11% share of total exports. Moreover, recovered fibre pulp exports to Israel exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Canada (X kg), more than tenfold.

From 2015 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Israel was relatively modest.

In value terms, Israel ($X) emerged as the key foreign market for recovered fibre pulp exports from Chile, comprising 9.5% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Canada ($X), with a 1% share of total exports.

From 2015 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value to Israel was relatively modest.

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average recovered fibre pulp export price amounted to $X per ton, declining by -5.4% against the previous year. Overall, the export price continues to indicate a noticeable slump. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 an increase of 22%. Over the period under review, the average export prices attained the maximum at $X per ton in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Canada ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Israel totaled $X per ton.

From 2015 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Thailand (-4.6%).

Recovered Fibre Pulp Imports

Imports into Chile

Recovered fibre pulp imports into Chile dropped notably to X tons in 2022, which is down by -31.1% on the year before. In general, total imports indicated a modest expansion from 2012 to 2022: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +1.3% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, imports increased by +17.9% against 2020 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when imports increased by 71% against the previous year. Imports peaked at X tons in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, recovered fibre pulp imports shrank to $X in 2022. Overall, total imports indicated a prominent expansion from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +5.0% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, imports increased by +68.1% against 2020 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of 86% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of $X, and then reduced in the following year.

Imports by Country

Germany (X tons), the United States (X tons) and China (X tons) were the main suppliers of recovered fibre pulp imports to Chile, with a combined 97% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for China (with a CAGR of +59.8%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest recovered fibre pulp suppliers to Chile were Germany ($X), the United States ($X) and China ($X), together accounting for 91% of total imports.

In terms of the main suppliers, China, with a CAGR of +70.6%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced mixed trend patterns.

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average recovered fibre pulp import price amounted to $X per ton, increasing by 31% against the previous year. Over the period under review, import price indicated a measured expansion from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +3.7% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, recovered fibre pulp import price increased by +60.5% against 2017 indices. As a result, import price attained 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 the UK ($X per ton), while the price for the United States ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by China (+6.8%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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