The import of Petroleum Resins, Coumarone, Indene, and Polyterpenes to Chile experienced varied trends from 2013 to 2023. Initially, there was significant growth from 2013 to 2014, with year-on-year increases of 15.42% and 12.91%, respectively. However, the following years saw fluctuating decreases, including a notable drop of 21.25% in 2015 and consistent declines until 2020. A slight recovery occurred in 2021 with a 12.58% increase, followed by marginal fluctuations through 2022 and a slight decline of 1.62% in 2023. The import value in 2023 stood at 1.4424 Million US Dollars.
Forecasts from 2024 to 2028 suggest a gradual decrease in imports at an average annual rate of -1.42%, with an overall growth rate decline of 6.9% over five years. By 2028, the imports are expected to reduce to 1.3136 Million US Dollars.
Future trends to watch for include the impact of global economic shifts, changes in Chile's import policies, and fluctuations in the demand for these specific chemicals in industrial applications. Additionally, monitoring advancements in local production capabilities could influence future import requirements.
