Chile: Glass Fibre Mat Market 2022

Glass Fibre Mat Market Size in Chile

The Chilean glass fibre mat market surged to $X in 2021, with an increase of X% against the previous year. This figure reflects the total revenues of producers and importers (excluding logistics costs, retail marketing costs, and retailers' margins, which will be included in the final consumer price). Over the period under review, consumption saw a prominent expansion. As a result, consumption reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Glass Fibre Mat Exports

Exports from Chile

In 2021, shipments abroad of glass fibre mats decreased by -X% to X kg, falling for the fourth year in a row after six years of growth. Overall, exports, however, showed resilient growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of X kg. From 2018 to 2021, the growth of the exports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, glass fibre mat exports declined to $X in 2021. In general, exports, however, enjoyed a significant expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. The exports peaked at $X in 2020, and then reduced in the following year.

Exports by Country

Bolivia (X kg) was the main destination for glass fibre mat exports from Chile, accounting for a approx. X% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume to Bolivia totaled +X%.

In value terms, Bolivia ($X) also remains the key foreign market for glass fibre mat exports from Chile.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value to Bolivia totaled +X%.

Export Prices by Country

The average glass fibre mat export price stood at $X per ton in 2021, with an increase of X% against the previous year. Overall, the export price saw a strong expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when the average export price increased by X%. Over the period under review, the average export prices reached the maximum in 2021 and is likely to see gradual growth in the immediate term.

As there is only one major export destination, the average price level is determined by prices for Bolivia.

From 2012 to 2021, the rate of growth in terms of prices for Bolivia amounted to +X% per year.

Glass Fibre Mat Imports

Imports into Chile

In 2021, the amount of glass fibre mats imported into Chile soared to X tons, with an increase of X% on the previous year. Over the period under review, imports continue to indicate a remarkable increase. As a result, imports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, glass fibre mat imports surged to $X in 2021. In general, imports saw a prominent increase. As a result, imports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

In 2021, China (X tons) was the main supplier of glass fibre mat to Chile, accounting for a X% share of total imports. Moreover, glass fibre mat imports from China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Egypt (X tons), more than tenfold.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume from China stood at +X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Egypt (X% per year) and Brazil (-X% per year).

In value terms, China ($X) constituted the largest supplier of glass fibre mat to Chile, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by Egypt ($X), with a X% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value from China amounted to +X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Egypt (X% per year) and Brazil (-X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2021, the average glass fibre mat import price amounted to $X per ton, reducing by -X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price saw a noticeable curtailment. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, import price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2020 to 2021, the average import prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2021, the country with the highest price was Egypt ($X per ton), while the price for China ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Egypt (X%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.

Source: IndexBox Platform