Household and sanitary paper in wide rolls or large sheets market in Chile

Earlier Report Observations

The market for household and sanitary paper in wide rolls or large sheets in Chile expanded from 190.5 thousand tonnes in 2018 to 242.4 thousand tonnes in 2023. This growth was influenced by several key factors: the indirect impact of the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020 altered hygiene product demand patterns, initially causing a temporary dip but later spurring sustained interest. Subsequently, innovation projects supported by Corfo in 2021, which developed tissue with antimicrobial properties, enhanced product appeal and stimulated consumption. Furthermore, a growing consumer preference for biodegradable packaging from 2022 onward attracted environmentally conscious buyers and contributed to market expansion.

Domestic production followed a similar upward trajectory, rising from 185.3 thousand tonnes in 2018 to a peak of 205.0 thousand tonnes in 2022 before moderating to 197.0 thousand tonnes in 2023. Trade flows played a crucial role in meeting market demand: imports surged from 25.0 thousand tonnes in 2018 to 48.4 thousand tonnes in 2023, while exports plummeted from 19.7 thousand tonnes to just 3.0 thousand tonnes over the same period. This net import increase significantly bolstered the available supply within Chile, supporting the overall market growth.

The market structure continued to be shaped by established players, including state-owned CMPC and SCA Chile, with their brands well-recognized in the mass channel. The historical collusion case between these companies, concluded by the Supreme Court in 2018, influenced long-term competitive dynamics and pricing practices in the Chilean tissue market.

Production household and sanitary paper in wide rolls or large sheets in Chile

In kind, 2018-2021, K t

From 2018 to 2021, Chile ranked as the 26th largest global producer of household and sanitary paper in wide rolls or large sheets.

Top producers of household and sanitary paper in wide rolls or large sheets, 2018-2021

World map of production of household and sanitary paper in wide rolls or large sheets, 2018-2021

In 2021, Chile produced 199.7 thousand tons of household and sanitary paper in wide rolls or large sheets, representing a 6.8% increase from the previous year. Over the period from 2018 to 2021, production grew by 7.8%, which translates to an annualized growth rate of 2.5%. The most significant drop occurred in 2020, with a decline of 0.8%.

Annual dynamics of production in Chile in kind, 2018-2021, K t

In value, 2018-2021, M $ US

In 2021, the output of household and sanitary paper in wide rolls or large sheets in Chile was valued at 232.1 million US dollars, showing a strong increase of 17.6% compared to 2020. Between 2018 and 2021, production value rose by 7.6%, equivalent to an annualized rate of 2.5%. The lowest value was recorded in 2020 at 197.3 million US dollars, which also saw the largest decline of 12.5%.

Annual dynamics of production in Chile in value, 2018-2021, M $ US

Exports household and sanitary paper in wide rolls or large sheets from Chile

Exports in kind, t

In 2021, Chile exported 8 887 tons of household and sanitary paper in wide rolls or large sheets, marking a 53.9% decrease from 2020. From 2018 to 2021, exports fell by 55%, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of -23.4%. The largest increase was observed in 2020, at 18.5%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Chile in kind, 2018-2021, t

Between 2018 and 2021, the three largest markets for Chile's exports in kind were Guatemala, Ecuador, and Mexico, which together accounted for 56.1% of total export flows.

Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2021

World map of product's exports from Chile in kind, 2018-2021

Exports in value, K $ US

In 2021, the value of household and sanitary paper in wide rolls or large sheets exported from Chile reached 10 327 thousand US dollars, a 49.2% drop from the previous year. Over the 2018-2021 period, export value decreased by 55.1%, equating to an annualized decline of 23.4%. The largest increase occurred in 2020, at 4.5%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Chile in value, 2018-2021, K $ US

From 2018 to 2021, Ecuador (19.9% of export value), Guatemala (19.7% of export value), and Mexico (16.4% of export value) were the top buyers of household and sanitary paper in wide rolls or large sheets from Chile, collectively making up 56.1% of total export value.

Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2021

World map of product's exports from Chile in value, 2018-2021

Imports household and sanitary paper in wide rolls or large sheets to Chile

Imports in kind, t

In 2021, Chile imported 34 361 tons of household and sanitary paper in wide rolls or large sheets, a 14.8% increase from 2020. Between 2018 and 2021, imports grew by 37.7%, with an annualized rate of 11.3%. The peak was in 2019 at 39 558 tons, which also saw the largest increase of 58.5%. The largest decline occurred in 2020, with a drop of 24.3%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Chile in kind, 2018-2021, t

During 2018-2021, Argentina (27.1% of imports in kind), China (16.3% of imports in kind), and Peru (15.5% of imports in kind) were the main sources for Chile's imports of household and sanitary paper in wide rolls or large sheets, together representing 58.9% of total import flows.

Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2021

World map of product's imports to Chile in kind, 2018-2021

Imports in value, K $ US

In 2021, Chile's imports of household and sanitary paper in wide rolls or large sheets totaled 52 746 thousand US dollars, indicating a sharp rise of 29.5% from the previous year. From 2018 to 2021, import value increased by 33.3%, equating to an annualized growth rate of 10.1%. The highest value was recorded in 2019 at 57 208 thousand US dollars, which also experienced the largest increase of 44.6%. The largest decline was in 2020, with a drop of 28.8%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Chile in value, 2018-2021, K $ US

Throughout 2018-2021, Argentina (25.0% of import value), Peru (22.6% of import value), and China (14.0% of import value) formed the key group of partners for Chile's imports of household and sanitary paper in wide rolls or large sheets in value terms, jointly accounting for 61.6% of total import flows.

Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2021

World map of product's imports to Chile in value, 2018-2021