Price for Pulps of Other Fibrous Cellulosic Material in Chile - 2024

Price for Pulps of Other Fibrous Cellulosic Material in Chile (CIF) - 2022

In 2022, the average import price for pulps of other fibrous cellulosic materials amounted to $2,511 per ton, with a decrease of -36.7% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price, however, saw a strong expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2019 when the average import price increased by 198% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices hit record highs at $3,965 per ton in 2021, and then fell notably in the following year.

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 Mexico ($10,334 per ton), while the price for Argentina ($389 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by China (+15.6%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Price for Pulps of Other Fibrous Cellulosic Material in Chile (FOB) - 2022

The average export price for pulps of other fibrous cellulosic materials stood at $1,538 per ton in 2022, rising by 33% against the previous year. Overall, the export price enjoyed resilient growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 an increase of 140% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices attained the peak figure at $8,967 per ton in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the rate of growth in terms of prices for Peru amounted to +63.7% per year.

Imports of Pulps of Other Fibrous Cellulosic Material in Chile

In 2022, the amount of pulps of other fibrous cellulosic materials imported into Chile soared to 1.1K tons, jumping by 43% on 2021 figures. In general, imports enjoyed a buoyant increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of 97% against the previous year. As a result, imports attained the peak of 1.3K tons. From 2021 to 2022, the growth of imports of remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, imports of pulps of other fibrous cellulosic materials contracted to $2.7M in 2022. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of +2.2% over the period from 2019 to 2022; however, the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being observed throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of 26%. As a result, imports reached the peak of $3M, and then shrank in the following year.

Import of Pulps of Other Fibrous Cellulosic Material in Chile (Thousand USD)
COUNTRY	2019	2020	2021	2022	CAGR, 2019-2022
Germany	975	826	1,026	746	-8.5%
Poland	40.0	84.0	204	196	69.8%
Mexico	N/A	N/A	26.7	165	518.0%
United States	164	217	179	102	-14.6%
China	0.2	0.3	0.3	74.9	620.8%
Argentina	22.9	N/A	7.2	21.2	-2.5%
Others	1,322	1,228	1,534	1,388	1.6%
Total	2,524	2,356	2,977	2,693	2.2%

Top Suppliers of Pulps of Other Fibrous Cellulosic Material to Chile in 2022:

Germany (298.0 tons)
Poland (90.3 tons)
United States (55.6 tons)
Argentina (54.5 tons)
China (26.5 tons)
Mexico (16.0 tons)

Exports of Pulps of Other Fibrous Cellulosic Material in Chile

In 2022, exports of pulps of other fibrous cellulosic materials from Chile skyrocketed to 37 tons, rising by 5,690% on the previous year. In general, exports posted a significant expansion. As a result, the exports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, exports of pulps of other fibrous cellulosic materials skyrocketed to $57K in 2022. Over the period under review, exports continue to indicate significant growth. As a result, the exports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.