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Chile: Steatite Market 2021

Steatite Market Size in Chile

The Chilean steatite market declined rapidly to $X in 2019, with a decrease of -X% 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). In general, consumption showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2010 when the market value increased by X% against the previous year. Steatite consumption peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2019, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Steatite Exports

Exports from Chile

Steatite exports from Chile amounted to X tons in 2019, approximately reflecting 2018. Over the period under review, exports saw a abrupt curtailment. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 with an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, exports reached the peak of X tons. From 2015 to 2019, the growth exports failed to regain the momentum.

In value terms, steatite exports amounted to $X in 2019. In general, exports continue to indicate a abrupt descent. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2012 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, exports reached the peak of $X. From 2013 to 2019, the growth exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Peru (X tons) and Ecuador (X tons) were the main destinations of steatite exports from Chile.

From 2007 to 2019, the biggest increases were in Peru.

In value terms, the largest markets for steatite exported from Chile were Peru ($X) and Ecuador ($X terms of the main countries of destination, Peru saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, over the period under review.

Export Prices by Country

In 2019, the average steatite export price amounted to $X per ton, therefore, remained relatively stable against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 an increase of X% y-o-y. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2019, export prices failed to regain the momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major foreign markets. In 2019, the country with the highest price was Peru ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Ecuador amounted to $X per ton.

From 2007 to 2019, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Peru.

Steatite Imports

Imports into Chile

In 2019, the amount of steatites imported into Chile reduced markedly to X tons, declining by -X% against 2018 figures. Over the period under review, imports saw a noticeable slump. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2010 with an increase of X% year-to-year. Imports peaked at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2019, imports failed to regain the momentum.

In value terms, steatite imports shrank notably to $X in 2019. Overall, imports recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2008 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports attained the peak figure at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2019, imports failed to regain the momentum.

Imports by Country

Peru (X tons), the U.S. (X tons) and Brazil (X tons) were the main suppliers of steatite imports to Chile, with a combined X% share of total imports.

From 2007 to 2019, the biggest increases were in Brazil (+X% per year), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the U.S. ($X), Peru ($X) and Brazil ($X) constituted the largest steatite suppliers to Chile, with a combined X% share of total imports.

Among the main suppliers, Brazil (+X% per year) 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 more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

In 2019, the average steatite import price amounted to $X per ton, with a decrease of -X% against the previous year. Over the last twelve years, it increased at an average annual rate of +X%. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2008 an increase of X% year-to-year. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2018, and then contracted in the following year.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2019, the country with the highest price was Brazil ($X per ton), while the price for Peru ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2007 to 2019, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Argentina, while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) :

What are the largest markets for steatites in the world?

The countries with the highest volumes of steatite consumption in 2019 were China, Germany and Japan, with a combined 32% share of global consumption.

What are the largest producers of steatites in the world?

The countries with the highest volumes of steatite production in 2019 were China, Afghanistan and Finland, with a combined 65% share of global production.

What are the leading suppliers of steatites to Chile?

In value terms, the largest steatite suppliers to Chile were the U.S., Peru and Brazil, together accounting for 80% of total imports.

What are the leading importers of steatites from Chile?

In value terms, Peru and Ecuador appeared to be the largest markets for steatite exported from Chile worldwide.

What is the average export price for steatites in Chile?

In 2019, the average steatite export price amounted to $1,053 per ton, almost unchanged from the previous year.

What is the average import price for steatites in Chile?

The average steatite import price stood at $401 per ton in 2019, waning by -7.3% against the previous year.

This report provides an in-depth analysis of the steatite market in Chile. Within it, you will discover the latest data on market trends and opportunities by country, consumption, production and price developments, as well as the global trade (imports and exports). The forecast exhibits the market prospects through 2025.

Product coverage:

Country coverage:

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Data coverage:

Market volume and value
Per Capita consumption
Forecast of the market dynamics in the medium term
Trade (exports and imports) in Chile
Export and import prices
Market trends, drivers and restraints
Key market players and their profiles

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1. INTRODUCTION

Making Data-Driven Decisions to Grow Your Business
1. REPORT DESCRIPTION
2. RESEARCH METHODOLOGY AND AI PLATFORM
3. DATA-DRIVEN DECISIONS FOR YOUR BUSINESS
4. GLOSSARY AND SPECIFIC TERMS
2. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

A Quick Overview of Market Performance
1. KEY FINDINGS
2. MARKET TRENDS This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO
3. MARKET OVERVIEW

Understanding the Current State of The Market and Its Prospects
1. MARKET SIZE
2. MARKET STRUCTURE
3. TRADE BALANCE
4. PER CAPITA CONSUMPTION
5. MARKET FORECAST TO 2030
4. MOST PROMISING PRODUCT

Finding New Products to Diversify Your Business
This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO
1. TOP PRODUCTS TO DIVERSIFY YOUR BUSINESS
2. BEST-SELLING PRODUCTS
3. MOST CONSUMED PRODUCT
4. MOST TRADED PRODUCT
5. MOST PROFITABLE PRODUCT FOR EXPORT
5. MOST PROMISING SUPPLYING COUNTRIES

Choosing the Best Countries to Establish Your Sustainable Supply Chain
This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO
1. TOP COUNTRIES TO SOURCE YOUR PRODUCT
2. TOP PRODUCING COUNTRIES
3. TOP EXPORTING COUNTRIES
4. LOW-COST EXPORTING COUNTRIES
6. MOST PROMISING OVERSEAS MARKETS

Choosing the Best Countries to Boost Your Exports
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1. TOP OVERSEAS MARKETS FOR EXPORTING YOUR PRODUCT
2. TOP CONSUMING MARKETS
3. UNSATURATED MARKETS
4. TOP IMPORTING MARKETS
5. MOST PROFITABLE MARKETS
7. PRODUCTION

The Latest Trends and Insights into The Industry
1. PRODUCTION VOLUME AND VALUE
8. IMPORTS
The Largest Import Supplying Countries
1. IMPORTS FROM 2012–2024
2. IMPORTS BY COUNTRY
3. IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
9. EXPORTS
The Largest Destinations for Exports
1. EXPORTS FROM 2012–2024
2. EXPORTS BY COUNTRY
3. EXPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
10. PROFILES OF MAJOR PRODUCERS

The Largest Producers on The Market and Their Profiles
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LIST OF TABLES
1. Key Findings In 2024
2. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
3. Market Value, 2012–2024
4. Per Capita Consumption In 2012-2024
5. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
6. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
7. Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2024
8. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
9. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
10. Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2024
LIST OF FIGURES
1. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
2. Market Value, 2012–2024
3. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012-2024
4. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012-2024
5. Trade Balance, In Physical Terms, 2012-2024
6. Trade Balance, In Value Terms, 2012-2024
7. Per Capita Consumption, 2012-2024
8. Market Volume Forecast to 2030
9. Market Value Forecast to 2030
10. Products: Market Size And Growth, By Type
11. Products: Average Per Capita Consumption, By Type
12. Products: Exports And Growth, By Type
13. Products: Export Prices And Growth, By Type
14. Production Volume And Growth
15. Exports And Growth
16. Export Prices And Growth
17. Market Size And Growth
18. Per Capita Consumption
19. Imports And Growth
20. Import Prices
21. Production, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
22. Production, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
23. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
24. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
25. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2024
26. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
27. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
28. Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2024
29. Exports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
30. Exports, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
31. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2024
32. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
33. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
34. Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2024