Chile: Market for Road Tractors For Semi-Trailers 2025

Market Size for Road Tractors For Semi-Trailers in Chile

In 2021, after two years of decline, there was significant growth in the Chilean road tractor for semi-trailer market, when its value increased by 198% to $X. In general, consumption showed a perceptible expansion. As a result, consumption reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Exports of Road Tractors For Semi-Trailers

Exports from Chile

In 2021, overseas shipments of road tractors for semi-trailers increased by 16% to X units, rising for the fourth year in a row after two years of decline. In general, exports recorded a strong expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2019 when exports increased by 630%. The exports peaked in 2021 and are likely to continue growth in the near future.

In value terms, road tractor for semi-trailer exports soared to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, exports showed a remarkable increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 with an increase of 511% against the previous year. The exports peaked in 2021 and are likely to see steady growth in years to come.

Exports by Country

Bolivia (X units) was the main destination for road tractor for semi-trailer exports from Chile, with a 98% share of total exports. It was followed by Paraguay (X units), with a 0.8% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume to Bolivia totaled +32.0%.

In value terms, Bolivia ($X) remains the key foreign market for road tractors for semi-trailers exports from Chile, comprising 95% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Paraguay ($X), with a 0.2% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Bolivia totaled +32.6%.

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the average road tractor for semi-trailer export price amounted to $X per unit, increasing by 34% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price, however, recorded a perceptible contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when the average export price increased by 89% against the previous year. The export price peaked at $X per unit in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2021, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

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 Bolivia ($X per unit), while the average price for exports to Paraguay stood at $X per unit.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Argentina (+5.0%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced mixed trend patterns.

Imports of Road Tractors For Semi-Trailers

Imports into Chile

In 2021, purchases abroad of road tractors for semi-trailers was finally on the rise to reach X units after two years of decline. In general, imports saw a tangible expansion. As a result, imports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, road tractor for semi-trailer imports skyrocketed to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, imports posted a pronounced increase. As a result, imports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

In 2021, Brazil (X units) constituted the largest supplier of road tractor for semi-trailer to Chile, with a 32% share of total imports. Moreover, road tractor for semi-trailer imports from Brazil exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Germany (X units), threefold. The Netherlands (X units) ranked third in terms of total imports with a 6.1% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Brazil totaled +7.8%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Germany (-7.6% per year) and the Netherlands (+18.5% per year).

In value terms, Brazil ($X) constituted the largest supplier of road tractors for semi-trailers to Chile, comprising 35% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Germany ($X), with a 13% share of total imports. It was followed by the United States, with a 6.6% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value from Brazil stood at +7.8%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Germany (+2.8% per year) and the United States (-7.8% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average road tractor for semi-trailer import price stood at $X per unit in 2021, growing by 4.7% against the previous year. In general, import price indicated a notable increase from 2012 to 2021: its price increased at an average annual rate of +2.8% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, road tractor for semi-trailer import price decreased by -0.1% against 2019 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 when the average import price increased by 90%. The import price peaked at $X per unit in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, import prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2021, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was the United States ($X per unit), while the price for China ($X per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by France (+23.0%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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