Chile: Wood Fuel (Coniferous) Market 2020

Wood Fuel (Coniferous) Exports from Chile

In 2017, exports of wood fuel (coniferous) from Chile amounted to X cubic meters, going down by -X% against the previous year. In general, wood fuel (coniferous) exports continue to indicate an outstanding growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2010, when it surged by X% y-o-y. The exports peaked of X cubic meters in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2017, it stood at a somewhat lower level.

In value terms, wood fuel (coniferous) exports totaled $X in 2017. Overall, the total exports indicated a mild growth from 2007 to 2017: its value increased at an average annual rate of +X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2017 figures, the wood fuel (coniferous) exports decreased by -X% against 2014 indices. Over the period under review, the wood fuel (coniferous) exports reached its peak figure level of $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2017, it failed to regain its momentum.

Wood Fuel (Coniferous) Exports by Country from Chile

The U.S. (X cubic meters) was the main destination of wood fuel (coniferous) exports from Chile, accounting for X% share of total exports. Moreover, wood fuel (coniferous) exports to the U.S. exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Australia (X cubic meters), tenfold. The third position in this ranking was occupied by Mexico (X cubic meters), with a X% share.

From 2007 to 2017, the average annual growth rate of volume to the U.S. stood at +X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Australia (+X% per year) and Mexico (+X% per year).

In value terms, the U.S. ($X) remains the key foreign market for wood fuel (coniferous) exports from Chile, making up X% of total wood fuel (coniferous) exports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by Australia ($X), with a X% share of total exports. It was followed by Mexico, with a X% share.

From 2007 to 2017, the average annual growth rate of value to the U.S. was relatively modest. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Australia (+X% per year) and Mexico (+X% per year).

Wood Fuel (Coniferous) Export Prices by Country in Chile

In 2017, the average wood fuel (coniferous) export price amounted to $X per thousand cubic meters, growing by X% against the previous year. Overall, wood fuel (coniferous) export price continues to indicate a sharp deduction. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013, when it surged by X% y-o-y. The export price peaked of $X per cubic meter in 2007; however, from 2008 to 2017, it failed to regain its momentum.

Average export prices varied noticeably for the major foreign markets. In 2017, the highest prices were recorded for export prices to Australia ($X per thousand cubic meters) and the U.S. ($X per thousand cubic meters), while average price for exports to Mexico ($X per thousand cubic meters) and Canada ($X per thousand cubic meters) were amongst the lowest.

From 2007 to 2017, the most notable rate of growth in terms of export prices was recorded for supplies to Australia (-X% per year), the export prices for other major destinations experienced a decline.

Wood Fuel (Coniferous) Imports into Chile

In 2017, wood fuel (coniferous) imports into Chile totaled X cubic meters, growing by X% against the previous year. The total import volume increased an average annual rate of +X% over the period from 2007 to 2017; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations in certain years. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016, with an increase of X% year-to-year. Over the period under review, the wood fuel (coniferous) imports attained its maximum volume in 2017, and are likely to see steady growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, wood fuel (coniferous) imports totaled $X in 2017. The total import value increased an average annual rate of +X% over the period from 2007 to 2017; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations in certain years. In that year, the wood fuel (coniferous) imports attained their peak level, and are likely to continue its growth in the immediate term.

Wood Fuel (Coniferous) Imports by Country into Chile

Spain (X cubic meters), Ecuador (X cubic meters) and Portugal (X cubic meters) were the main suppliers of wood fuel (coniferous) imports to Chile, with a combined X% share of total imports. Italy, the U.S., Guatemala, Canada, China, Turkey, the Netherlands, Argentina and Austria lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

From 2007 to 2017, the most notable rate of growth in terms of imports, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by the Netherlands (+X% per year), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Spain ($X) constituted the largest supplier of wood fuel (coniferous) to Chile, making up X% of total wood fuel (coniferous) imports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by Ecuador ($X), with a X% share of total imports. It was followed by Portugal, with a X% share.

From 2007 to 2017, the average annual growth rate of value from Spain stood at +X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Ecuador (+X% per year) and Portugal (X% per year).

Wood Fuel (Coniferous) Import Prices by Country in Chile

In 2017, the average wood fuel (coniferous) import price amounted to $X per cubic meter, picking up by X% against the previous year. In general, wood fuel (coniferous) import price continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014, when the average import prices increased by X% y-o-y. In that year, the average import prices for wood fuel (coniferous) attained their peak level of $X per cubic meter. From 2015 to 2017, growth of the average import prices for wood fuel (coniferous) stood at a somewhat lower level.

Import prices varied noticeably by the country of destination; the country with the highest import price was Argentina ($X per cubic meter), while prices for wood fuel (coniferous) imports from the U.S. ($X per thousand cubic meters) was amongst the lowest.

From 2007 to 2017, the most notable rate of growth in terms of import prices was attained by the Netherlands (+X% per year), the import prices for other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform