Price for Glass; Unworked, in Rods in Chile - 2023

Price for Glass; Unworked, in Rods in Chile (CIF) - 2022

The average glass; unworked, in rods import price stood at $155,733 per ton in 2022, rising by 188% against the previous year. Overall, the import price saw a pronounced increase. As a result, import price attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was the UK ($390,333 per ton), while the price for the United States ($30,000 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by China (+13.7%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Price for Glass; Unworked, in Rods in Chile (FOB) - 2022

The average glass; unworked, in rods export price stood at $5,209 per ton in 2022, which is down by -4.9% against the previous year. Overall, the export price showed a deep setback. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 when the average export price increased by 0.9%. As a result, the export price attained the peak level of $13,333 per ton. From 2014 to 2022, the average export prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the rate of growth in terms of prices for Bolivia amounted to +17.9% per year.

Imports of Glass; Unworked, in Rods in Chile

After three years of growth, purchases abroad of glass; unworked, in rodses decreased by -77.8% to 30 kg in 2022. Overall, imports faced a sharp descent. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of 47%. As a result, imports reached the peak of 135 kg, and then dropped rapidly in the following year.

In value terms, glass; unworked, in rods imports dropped rapidly to $4.7K in 2022. Over the period under review, imports, however, recorded significant growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 with an increase of 66% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of $7.3K, and then dropped markedly in the following year.

Import of Glass; Unworked, in Rods in Chile (USD)
COUNTRY	2019	2020	2021	2022	CAGR, 2019-2022
United Kingdom	297	328	369	2,342	99.0%
China	1.0	216	41.0	921	872.9%
Germany	20.0	13.0	170	906	256.5%
Peru	1.0	1.0	1.0	473	679.1%
United States	73.0	67.0	149	30.0	-25.7%
Egypt	2,124	3,600	6,217	N/A	71.1%
Others	170	191	363	N/A	46.1%
Total	2,686	4,416	7,310	4,672	20.3%

Top Suppliers of Glass; Unworked, in Rods to Chile in 2022:

China (8.0 kg)
Peru (8.0 kg)
Germany (7.0 kg)
United Kingdom (6.0 kg)
United States (1.0 kg)

Exports of Glass; Unworked, in Rods in Chile

For the fourth consecutive year, Chile recorded growth in overseas shipments of glass; unworked, in rodses, which increased by 36% to 91 kg in 2022. Overall, exports continue to indicate significant growth. As a result, the exports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, glass; unworked, in rods exports soared to $474 in 2022. Over the period under review, total exports indicated a strong increase from 2019 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +18.6% over the last three years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, exports increased by +66.9% against 2019 indices. As a result, the exports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.