Chlorides; of Aluminium Price in Chile - 2023

Chlorides; of Aluminium Price in Chile (CIF) - 2022

The average chlorides; of aluminium import price stood at $693 per ton in 2022, jumping by 16% against the previous year. In general, the import price, however, recorded a slight downturn. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 when the average import price increased by 46% against the previous year. As a result, import price attained the peak level of $1,289 per ton. From 2017 to 2022, the average import prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was the United States ($2,422 per ton), while the price for Germany ($526 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the United States (+2.8%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Chlorides; of Aluminium Price in Chile (FOB) - 2022

In 2022, the average chlorides; of aluminium export price amounted to $874 per ton, leveling off at the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price continues to indicate a deep contraction. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 an increase of 20% against the previous year. The export price peaked at $3,172 per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major overseas markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Colombia ($3,143 per ton), while the average price for exports to Peru ($731 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 Colombia (+1.7%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

Chlorides; of Aluminium Imports in Chile

In 2022, approx. 2.9K tons of chlorides; of aluminia were imported into Chile; which is down by -3.5% against the previous year. In general, total imports indicated a measured increase from 2019 to 2022: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +3.1% over the last three years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, imports increased by +51.0% against 2020 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 when imports increased by 56%. As a result, imports reached the peak of 3K tons, and then reduced in the following year.

In value terms, chlorides; of aluminium imports rose rapidly to $2M in 2022. Overall, total imports indicated a measured increase from 2019 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +4.2% over the last three-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, imports increased by +68.0% against 2020 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of 50% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports reached the maximum in 2022 and are likely to see gradual growth in the near future.

Import of Chlorides; of Aluminium in Chile (Thousand USD)
COUNTRY	2019	2020	2021	2022	CAGR, 2019-2022
Denmark	54.9	257	620	585	120.1%
Argentina	241	96.3	313	449	23.0%
Mexico	407	86.9	136	260	-13.9%
China	199	183	336	245	7.2%
United States	537	264	258	239	-23.7%
France	8.6	46.0	36.2	219	194.2%
Germany	93.8	78.6	48.6	2.3	-70.9%
Others	238	187	48.3	17.6	-58.0%
Total	1,780	1,199	1,796	2,016	4.2%

Top Suppliers of Chlorides; of Aluminium to Chile in 2022:

Argentina (843.6 tons)
Denmark (824.0 tons)
Mexico (414.8 tons)
France (367.2 tons)
China (351.0 tons)
United States (98.6 tons)
Germany (4.4 tons)

Chlorides; of Aluminium Exports in Chile

In 2022, the amount of chlorides; of aluminia exported from Chile was estimated at 540 kg, standing approx. at 2021 figures. Over the period under review, exports showed a abrupt slump. The smallest decline of 99.9% was in 2021.

In value terms, chlorides; of aluminium exports totaled $472 in 2022. In general, exports faced a sharp downturn. The smallest decline of 99.9% was in 2021.