Peru: Wood Barrel Market 2025

Wood Barrel Exports

Exports from Peru

In 2022, overseas shipments of casks, barrels, vats, tubs, and coopers products of wood decreased by -41.2% to X units for the first time since 2019, thus ending a two-year rising trend. In general, exports saw a precipitous slump. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when exports increased by 250% against the previous year. The exports peaked at X units in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, wood barrel exports declined notably to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports showed a abrupt shrinkage. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 with an increase of 413% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports reached the peak figure at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

The United States (X units) was the main destination for wood barrel exports from Peru, with a 70% share of total exports. Moreover, wood barrel exports to the United States exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Chile (X units), fourfold.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to the United States totaled -11.6%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Chile (-12.9% per year) and Bolivia (-39.2% per year).

In value terms, the United States ($X) remains the key foreign market for casks, barrels, vats, tubs, and coopers products of wood exports from Peru, comprising 83% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Bolivia ($X), with a 13% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to the United States stood at -2.0%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Bolivia (-30.8% per year) and Chile (-5.5% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average wood barrel export price amounted to $X per unit, jumping by 33% against the previous year. In general, the export price recorded buoyant growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2015 an increase of 47% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices reached the peak figure at $X per unit in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

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 the United States ($X per unit), while the average price for exports to Chile ($X per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Bolivia (+12.9%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Wood Barrel Imports

Imports into Peru

In 2022, imports of casks, barrels, vats, tubs, and coopers products of wood into Peru contracted notably to X units, declining by -33.9% compared with 2021. Overall, imports, however, saw a significant expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 when imports increased by 806%. Imports peaked at X units in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, wood barrel imports dropped sharply to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports, however, recorded significant growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 with an increase of 1,201% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

Chile (X units), the United States (X units) and Spain (X units) were the main suppliers of wood barrel imports to Peru, together accounting for 83% of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by Chile (with a CAGR of +37.5%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Chile ($X), the United States ($X) and Spain ($X) were the largest wood barrel suppliers to Peru, with a combined 69% share of total imports.

Among the main suppliers, Chile, with a CAGR of +39.7%, recorded the highest growth rate of 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

The average wood barrel import price stood at $X per unit in 2022, picking up by 16% against the previous year. Overall, the import price continues to indicate moderate growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when the average import price increased by 87%. The import price peaked at $X per unit in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, import prices failed to regain momentum.

Average prices varied somewhat amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Chile ($X per unit), while the price for Spain ($X per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Spain (+14.3%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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