Chile: Fibreboard Market 2024

Fibreboard Market Size in Chile

After two years of growth, the Chilean fibreboard market decreased by X% to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, consumption saw a perceptible downturn. As a result, consumption attained the peak level of $X. From 2014 to 2022, the growth of the market remained at a lower figure.

Fibreboard Production in Chile

In value terms, fibreboard production totaled $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production, however, continues to indicate a mild decrease. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 with an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X. From 2014 to 2022, production growth failed to regain momentum.

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Fibreboard Exports

Exports from Chile

Fibreboard exports from Chile reached X cubic meters in 2022, surging by X% compared with the year before. Overall, exports, however, showed a mild slump. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when exports increased by X%. The exports peaked at X cubic meters in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, fibreboard exports skyrocketed to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, total exports indicated prominent growth from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, exports increased by X% against 2020 indices. As a result, the exports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

The United States (X cubic meters) was the main destination for fibreboard exports from Chile, accounting for a X% share of total exports. Moreover, fibreboard exports to the United States exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Mexico (X cubic meters), sevenfold. The third position in this ranking was held by Canada (X cubic meters), with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to the United States stood at X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Mexico (X% per year) and Canada (X% per year).

In value terms, the United States ($X) remains the key foreign market for fibreboard exports from Chile, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Mexico ($X), with a X% share of total exports. It was followed by Canada, with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value to the United States stood at X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Mexico (X% per year) and Canada (X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average fibreboard export price amounted to $X per cubic meter, surging by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, export price indicated a buoyant expansion from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, fibreboard export price increased by X% against 2019 indices. As a result, the export price reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major export markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was the United States ($X per cubic meter), while the average price for exports to Ecuador ($X per cubic meter) was amongst the lowest.

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

Fibreboard Imports

Imports into Chile

In 2022, imports of fibreboard into Chile declined remarkably to X cubic meters, with a decrease of X% on the previous year's figure. Overall, imports, however, enjoyed a strong increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, imports attained the peak of X cubic meters, and then fell remarkably in the following year.

In value terms, fibreboard imports dropped dramatically to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports, however, enjoyed prominent growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of X%. As a result, imports attained the peak of $X, and then shrank dramatically in the following year.

Imports by Country

Germany (X cubic meters), China (X cubic meters) and Brazil (X cubic meters) were the main suppliers of fibreboard imports to Chile, with a combined X% share of total imports. Austria, Spain, Argentina and Turkey lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Turkey (with a CAGR of X%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest fibreboard suppliers to Chile were Germany ($X), China ($X) and Austria ($X), with a combined X% share of total imports. Brazil, Turkey, Spain and Argentina lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

Turkey, with a CAGR of X%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of imports, in terms of the main suppliers over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

The average fibreboard import price stood at $X per cubic meter in 2022, flattening at the previous year. Over the last decade, it increased at an average annual rate of X%. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 an increase of X%. The import price peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in years to come.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Turkey ($X per cubic meter), while the price for Argentina ($X per cubic meter) was amongst the lowest.

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

Source: IndexBox Platform

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