Chile: Market for Rigid Tubes, Pipes and Hoses, of Other Polymers 2025

Market Size for Rigid Tubes, Pipes and Hoses, of Other Polymers in Chile

The Chilean market for rigid tubes, pipes and hoses, of other polymers skyrocketed to $X in 2022, jumping by 127% 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 continues to indicate a significant increase. Over the period under review, the market attained the maximum level at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Exports of Rigid Tubes, Pipes and Hoses, of Other Polymers

Exports from Chile

In 2022, the amount of rigid tubes, pipes and hoses, of other polymers exported from Chile expanded to X tons, with an increase of 2.3% compared with 2021 figures. In general, exports saw prominent growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 when exports increased by 105%. Over the period under review, the exports of reached the peak figure in 2022 and are likely to see gradual growth in years to come.

In value terms, exports of rigid tubes, pipes and hoses, of other polymers shrank to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports enjoyed a perceptible expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 with an increase of 82%. The exports peaked at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Peru (X tons) was the main destination for exports of rigid tubes, pipes and hoses, of other polymers from Chile, with a 99% share of total exports. It was followed by Bolivia (X kg), with less than 0.1% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Peru amounted to +8.6%.

In value terms, Peru ($X) remains the key foreign market for rigid tubes, pipes and hoses, of other polymers exports from Chile, comprising 96% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Bolivia ($X), with less than 0.1% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value to Peru totaled +3.6%.

Export Prices by Country

The average export price for rigid tubes, pipes and hoses, of other polymers stood at $X per ton in 2022, reducing by -4.5% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price recorded a noticeable setback. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 an increase of 64% against the previous year. As a result, the export price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2021 to 2022, the average export prices remained at a lower figure.

Average prices varied noticeably for the major export markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Bolivia ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Peru totaled $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Guyana (+187.8%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

Imports of Rigid Tubes, Pipes and Hoses, of Other Polymers

Imports into Chile

In 2022, imports of rigid tubes, pipes and hoses, of other polymers into Chile soared to X tons, rising by 77% on 2021 figures. Overall, imports recorded a prominent expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 when imports increased by 942%. Imports peaked at X tons in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, imports of rigid tubes, pipes and hoses, of other polymers surged to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports enjoyed buoyant growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 with an increase of 478%. Over the period under review, imports of hit record highs at $X in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

Israel (X tons), China (X tons) and Spain (X tons) were the main suppliers of imports of rigid tubes, pipes and hoses, of other polymers to Chile, together comprising 88% of total imports. India, the United States, Argentina, Austria and Romania lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 5.6%.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by India (with a CAGR of +72.4%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Israel ($X), China ($X) and the United States ($X) were the largest rigid tubes, pipes and hoses, of other polymers suppliers to Chile, with a combined 69% share of total imports. Spain, Austria, Argentina, India and Romania lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 12%.

India, with a CAGR of +25.0%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, in terms of the main suppliers over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average import price for rigid tubes, pipes and hoses, of other polymers amounted to $X per ton, dropping by -13.9% against the previous year. In general, the import price showed a pronounced shrinkage. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2019 when the average import price increased by 100%. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2020 to 2022, the average import prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.

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 Romania ($X per ton), while the price for China ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Romania (+66.0%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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