Chile: Safety Headgear Market 2025

Safety Headgear Market Size in Chile

After two years of decline, the Chilean safety headgear market increased by 180% to $X in 2021. Overall, consumption saw a prominent expansion. As a result, consumption attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Safety Headgear Exports

Exports from Chile

In 2021, approx. X units of safety headgear were exported from Chile; growing by 14% against 2020 figures. In general, exports, however, faced a abrupt decrease. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of 122% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports attained the maximum at X units in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, safety headgear exports rose markedly to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, exports, however, continue to indicate a deep setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of 110%. As a result, the exports attained the peak of $X. From 2018 to 2021, the growth of the exports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Argentina (X units), Bolivia (X units) and Peru (X units) were the main destinations of safety headgear exports from Chile, together comprising 52% of total exports. Uruguay, Guatemala, Colombia, Venezuela, Ecuador and Paraguay lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 40%.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by Guatemala (with a CAGR of +14.8%), while the other leaders experienced mixed trend patterns.

In value terms, Bolivia ($X), Argentina ($X) and Peru ($X) constituted the largest markets for safety headgear exported from Chile worldwide, with a combined 54% share of total exports.

Among the main countries of destination, Argentina, with a CAGR of +9.9%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of exports, over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced mixed trend patterns.

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the average safety headgear export price amounted to $X per unit, waning by -5.5% against the previous year. Overall, the export price recorded a slight setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 when the average export price increased by 145%. The export price peaked at $X per unit in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2021, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably country of destination: the country with the highest price was Paraguay ($X per unit), while the average price for exports to Venezuela ($X per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Ecuador (+9.5%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Safety Headgear Imports

Imports into Chile

In 2021, purchases abroad of safety headgear increased by 170% to X units for the first time since 2017, thus ending a three-year declining trend. Overall, imports saw buoyant growth. As a result, imports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, safety headgear imports skyrocketed to $X in 2021. In general, imports recorded a strong expansion. As a result, imports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

In 2021, China (X units) constituted the largest safety headgear supplier to Chile, with a 75% share of total imports. Moreover, safety headgear imports from China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, the United States (X units), fourfold.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from China amounted to +19.4%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: the United States (+2.6% per year) and Peru (-21.8% per year).

In value terms, China ($X) constituted the largest supplier of safety headgear to Chile, comprising 66% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by the United States ($X), with an 11% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value from China stood at +13.3%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: the United States (+2.8% per year) and Peru (-23.5% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2021, the average safety headgear import price amounted to $X per unit, which is down by -1.9% against the previous year. In general, the import price showed a noticeable curtailment. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2015 when the average import price increased by 30% against the previous year. The import price peaked at $X per unit in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, import prices failed to regain momentum.

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

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the United States (+0.2%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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