Price for Lighters; Pocket, Cigarette, Gas Fuelled, Non-Refillable in Chile - 2024

Contents:

1. Price for Lighters; Pocket, Cigarette, Gas Fuelled, Non-Refillable in Chile (CIF) - 2024
2. Price for Lighters; Pocket, Cigarette, Gas Fuelled, Non-Refillable in Chile (FOB) - 2022
3. Imports of Lighters; Pocket, Cigarette, Gas Fuelled, Non-Refillable in Chile
4. Exports of Lighters; Pocket, Cigarette, Gas Fuelled, Non-Refillable in Chile

Price for Lighters; Pocket, Cigarette, Gas Fuelled, Non-Refillable in Chile (CIF) - 2024

In January 2024, the average import price for lighters; pocket, cigarette, gas fuelled, non-refillables amounted to $52.0 per thousand units, dropping by -52.6% against the previous month. Over the period under review, the import price continues to indicate a perceptible slump. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in February 2023 when the average import price increased by 111% m-o-m. The import price peaked at $144 per thousand units in November 2023; however, from December 2023 to January 2024, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

As there is only one major supplying country, the average price level is determined by prices for China.

From January 2023 to January 2024, the rate of growth in terms of prices for Vietnam amounted to +0.1% per month.

Price for Lighters; Pocket, Cigarette, Gas Fuelled, Non-Refillable in Chile (FOB) - 2022

In 2022, the average export price for lighters; pocket, cigarette, gas fuelled, non-refillables amounted to $0.3 per unit, remaining relatively unchanged against the previous year. Overall, the export price, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when the average export price increased by 131% against the previous year. As a result, the export price reached the peak level of $0.6 per unit. From 2018 to 2022, the average export prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Average prices varied somewhat for the major overseas markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Uruguay ($0.3 per unit), while the average price for exports to Peru ($0.2 per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Argentina (+9.0%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Lighters; Pocket, Cigarette, Gas Fuelled, Non-Refillable in Chile

In 2022, the amount of lighters; pocket, cigarette, gas fuelled, non-refillables imported into Chile surged to 80M units, rising by 23% compared with the year before. Over the period under review, total imports indicated strong growth from 2019 to 2022: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +9.3% 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 +82.9% against 2020 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of 49%. Over the period under review, imports of reached the maximum in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.

In value terms, imports of lighters; pocket, cigarette, gas fuelled, non-refillables soared to $7.5M in 2022. Overall, total imports indicated a prominent expansion from 2019 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +7.3% 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 +83.9% against 2020 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 when imports increased by 50%. Imports peaked in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Top Suppliers of Lighters; Pocket, Cigarette, Gas Fuelled, Non-Refillable to Chile in 2022:

1. China (60.7M units)
2. Vietnam (17.8M units)
3. France (1.3M units)

Exports of Lighters; Pocket, Cigarette, Gas Fuelled, Non-Refillable in Chile

In 2022, overseas shipments of lighters; pocket, cigarette, gas fuelled, non-refillables decreased by -6% to 961K units, falling for the second consecutive year after two years of growth. In general, exports, however, saw significant growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of 1,885% against the previous year. As a result, the exports attained the peak of 2.1M units. From 2021 to 2022, the growth of the exports of remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, exports of lighters; pocket, cigarette, gas fuelled, non-refillables reduced to $260K in 2022. Overall, exports, however, posted a significant expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 when exports increased by 1,780%. As a result, the exports reached the peak of $553K. From 2021 to 2022, the growth of the exports of remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Top Export Markets for Lighters; Pocket, Cigarette, Gas Fuelled, Non-Refillable from Chile in 2022:

1. Bolivia (876.1K units)
2. Peru (79.6K units)
3. Uruguay (2.8K units)

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform