Chile: Roundwood Market 2025

Roundwood Market Size in Chile

The Chilean roundwood market fell slightly to $X in 2022, approximately equating the previous year. The market value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained consistent, with only minor fluctuations being observed in certain years. As a result, consumption reached the peak level of $X. From 2019 to 2022, the growth of the market remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Roundwood Production in Chile

In value terms, roundwood production dropped slightly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. The total output value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained consistent, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being observed throughout the analyzed period. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 when the production volume increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, production attained the peak level of $X. From 2019 to 2022, production growth remained at a lower figure.

Roundwood Exports

Exports from Chile

In 2022, roundwood exports from Chile fell rapidly to X cubic meters, waning by X% on the year before. In general, exports, however, showed a resilient increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 when exports increased by X%. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at X cubic meters in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, roundwood exports shrank remarkably to $X in 2022. Overall, exports, however, saw a remarkable increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 when exports increased by X%. The exports peaked at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

China (X cubic meters) was the main destination for roundwood exports from Chile, with a X% share of total exports. Moreover, roundwood exports to China exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Peru (X cubic meters), twofold. The third position in this ranking was taken by Japan (X cubic meters), with an X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to China stood at X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Peru (X% per year) and Japan (X% per year).

In value terms, China ($X) remains the key foreign market for roundwood exports from Chile, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Peru ($X), with a X% share of total exports. It was followed by Japan, with an X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to China totaled X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Peru (X% per year) and Japan (X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average roundwood export price stood at $X per cubic meter in 2022, increasing by X% against the previous year. Overall, export price indicated a tangible expansion from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, roundwood export price increased by X% against 2020 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 an increase of X%. The export price peaked in 2022 and is likely to see gradual growth in the near future.

Average prices varied noticeably for the major overseas markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the countries with the highest prices were Peru ($X per cubic meter) and the UK ($X per cubic meter), while the average price for exports to China ($X per cubic meter) and Japan ($X per cubic meter) were amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Peru (X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Roundwood Imports

Imports into Chile

In 2022, the amount of roundwood imported into Chile soared to X cubic meters, with an increase of X% on the year before. Overall, imports, however, continue to indicate a pronounced reduction. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2019 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. Imports peaked at X cubic meters in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, roundwood imports soared to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports enjoyed a buoyant expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, imports attained the maximum in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

In 2022, the United States (X cubic meters) constituted the largest roundwood supplier to Chile, with a X% share of total imports. Moreover, roundwood imports from the United States exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Germany (X cubic meters), more than tenfold. France (X cubic meters) ranked third in terms of total imports with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume from the United States totaled X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Germany (X% per year) and France (X% per year).

In value terms, Paraguay ($X) constituted the largest supplier of roundwood to Chile, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by the United States ($X), with a X% share of total imports. It was followed by France, with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from Paraguay stood at X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: the United States (X% per year) and France (X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average roundwood import price stood at $X per cubic meter in 2022, increasing by X% against the previous year. In general, the import price continues to indicate resilient growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when the average import price increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices attained the maximum in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in years to come.

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 Paraguay ($X per cubic meter), while the price for the United States ($X per cubic meter) was amongst the lowest.

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

Source: IndexBox Platform

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