The import of plastic table and kitchen ware to Chile has demonstrated significant variation from 2013 to 2023. The actual data reveals a general upward trend with fluctuations, peaking at 18.344 million kilograms in 2023. A look at recent years shows a 3.02% year-on-year increase from 2022 to 2023. This small but positive increase follows an 8.61% rise from 2021 to 2022 and an 18.29% rise from 2020 to 2021. The Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) over the last five years stands at 0.94%, suggesting moderate but consistent growth in this period.
Forecasts from 2024 to 2028 show a continuation of this trend, with imports expected to reach 21.098 million kilograms in 2028. The forecasted 5-year CAGR is projected at 2.26%, indicating a steady increase in import volumes.
Future trends to watch for:
- Impact of environmental regulations on plastic products.
- Shifts in consumer preferences towards sustainable materials.
- Potential economic factors affecting import levels.
