Flakes; of Potatoes Price in Chile - 2023

Flakes; of Potatoes Price in Chile (CIF) - 2022

The average flakes; of potatoes import price stood at $1,649 per ton in 2022, increasing by 20% against the previous year. In general, the import price continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. As a result, import price reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was the United States ($3,016 per ton), while the price for Germany ($1,532 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 (+5.0%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Flakes; of Potatoes Price in Chile (FOB) - 2022

In 2022, the average flakes; of potatoes export price amounted to $3,037 per ton, shrinking by -22.5% against the previous year. In general, export price indicated a temperate expansion from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +2.9% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 an increase of 57%. The export price peaked at $3,919 per ton in 2021, and then fell dramatically in the following year.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Ecuador ($3,944 per ton), while the average price for exports to Peru ($2,554 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 (+36.1%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Flakes; of Potatoes Imports in Chile

In 2022, supplies from abroad of flakes; of potatoeses decreased by -12.7% to 4.8K tons, falling for the second consecutive year after two years of growth. In general, imports recorded a abrupt descent. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of 12% against the previous year. As a result, imports attained the peak of 6.8K tons. From 2021 to 2022, the growth of imports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, flakes; of potatoes imports expanded slightly to $7.9M in 2022. Over the period under review, imports saw a abrupt slump.

Import of Flakes; of Potatoes in Chile (Million USD)
COUNTRY	2019	2020	2021	2022	CAGR, 2019-2022
Germany	2.9	2.5	4.8	4.4	14.9%
Netherlands	3.9	2.5	1.4	2.9	-9.4%
Belgium	0.4	1.2	0.9	0.3	-9.1%
Poland	N/A	0.1	N/A	0.2	41.4%
United States	1.0	0.1	0.3	0.1	-53.6%
Russia	1.0	2.3	0.2	N/A	-55.3%
Others	0.2	0.3	N/A	0.1	-20.6%
Total	9.3	9.1	7.6	7.9	-5.3%

Top Suppliers of Flakes; of Potatoes to Chile in 2022:

Germany (2898.7 tons)
Netherlands (1592.2 tons)
Belgium (148.0 tons)
Poland (104.0 tons)
United States (17.3 tons)

Flakes; of Potatoes Exports in Chile

In 2022, shipments abroad of flakes; of potatoeses was finally on the rise to reach 28 tons after two years of decline. Over the period under review, exports, however, showed a deep reduction.

In value terms, flakes; of potatoes exports soared to $84K in 2022. Overall, exports continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. As a result, the exports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Export of Flakes; of Potatoes in Chile (Thousand USD)
COUNTRY	2019	2020	2021	2022	CAGR, 2019-2022
Bolivia	43.0	76.0	53.0	43.4	0.3%
Peru	39.7	N/A	N/A	35.6	-3.6%
Ecuador	N/A	N/A	3.1	4.7	51.6%
Others	0.5	N/A	N/A	N/A	0%
Total	83.3	76.0	56.1	83.7	0.2%