The import volume of alcoholic beverages in Chile showed fluctuations from 2014 to 2023, with notable increases and decreases observed. In 2023, the import volume stood at 286 thousand metric tons, marking a modest year-on-year increase of 1.06%. Over the past five years, the compound annual growth rate (CAGR) was 0.79%, indicating a stable but slow growth trend. Key variations included a significant drop of 16.4% in 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic, followed by a strong recovery of 21.78% in 2021.
Looking ahead, the forecast for 2024 to 2028 suggests a continued slow growth pattern, with a five-year CAGR of 0.69% and an overall growth rate of 3.5%. Future trends to watch for include potential impacts of changing consumer preferences, economic fluctuations, and regulatory changes on the import volume of alcoholic beverages.