Chile: Concrete Tile Market 2025

Concrete Tile Market Size in Chile

The Chilean concrete tile market reached $X in 2022, with an increase of 2.2% against the previous year. In general, consumption enjoyed a resilient increase. Concrete tile consumption peaked at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Concrete Tile Production in Chile

In value terms, concrete tile production stood at $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production saw a remarkable increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2015 with an increase of 57%. Concrete tile production peaked at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

Concrete Tile Exports

Exports from Chile

In 2022, approx. X tons of tiles, flagstones, bricks and similar articles, of cement, concrete or artificial stone were exported from Chile; reducing by -57.9% against the previous year's figure. In general, exports continue to indicate a sharp shrinkage. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 when exports increased by 2,587%. The exports peaked at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, concrete tile exports contracted remarkably to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports saw a significant decrease. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2015 with an increase of 2,918%. Over the period under review, the exports reached the maximum at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Mexico (X tons) was the main destination for concrete tile exports from Chile, with a 98% share of total exports. It was followed by Bolivia (X kg), with a 1.1% share of total exports. Uruguay (X kg) ranked third in terms of total exports with a 0.7% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Mexico was relatively modest. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Bolivia (-28.1% per year) and Uruguay (-52.1% per year).

In value terms, Mexico ($X) emerged as the key foreign market for tiles, flagstones, bricks and similar articles, of cement, concrete or artificial stone exports from Chile, comprising 91% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Uruguay ($X), with a 4.8% share of total exports. It was followed by Bolivia, with a 1.8% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Mexico was relatively modest. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Uruguay (-39.8% per year) and Bolivia (-33.3% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average concrete tile export price amounted to $X per ton, waning by -51.1% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price saw a deep downturn. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 an increase of 116%. Over the period under review, the average export prices reached the maximum at $X per ton in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major foreign markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Argentina ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Mexico ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Peru (+38.5%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Concrete Tile Imports

Imports into Chile

After three years of growth, overseas purchases of tiles, flagstones, bricks and similar articles, of cement, concrete or artificial stone decreased by -0.7% to X tons in 2022. Over the period under review, imports, however, enjoyed a remarkable increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 with an increase of 51% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at X tons in 2021, and then declined in the following year.

In value terms, concrete tile imports rose notably to $X in 2022. Overall, imports, however, recorded a buoyant expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 with an increase of 53% against the previous year. Imports peaked in 2022 and are likely to see steady growth in the near future.

Imports by Country

In 2022, China (X tons) constituted the largest concrete tile supplier to Chile, with a 83% share of total imports. Moreover, concrete tile imports from China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Argentina (X tons), more than tenfold. The third position in this ranking was held by the Czech Republic (X tons), with a 3.2% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from China amounted to +28.3%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Argentina (-4.2% per year) and the Czech Republic (+132.9% per year).

In value terms, China ($X) constituted the largest supplier of tiles, flagstones, bricks and similar articles, of cement, concrete or artificial stone to Chile, comprising 90% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Italy ($X), with a 2.5% share of total imports. It was followed by Argentina, with a 1.7% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from China totaled +35.9%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Italy (-8.9% per year) and Argentina (-9.8% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average concrete tile import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, rising by 8.2% against the previous year. Over the last decade, it increased at an average annual rate of +3.6%. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when the average import price increased by 23%. Over the period under review, average import prices hit record highs in 2022 and is likely to see steady 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 Italy ($X per ton), while the price for Bolivia ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the Czech Republic (+38.1%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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