The number of maritime containers in Chile has shown significant fluctuations over the past decade. From 2013 to 2018, the trend was generally upward, peaking in 2018 with an 11.66% increase. However, 2019 and 2020 brought declines of 5.89% and 9.05%, respectively. Stability returned somewhat in 2021 and 2022 with modest variances before a slight 1.76% increase in 2023, reaching 4.2097 million TEUs. Over the last five years, the CAGR was -2.99%, reflecting the volatility in recent years.
From 2024 onwards, forecasts are optimistic, showing a consistent rise in container numbers, with an anticipated CAGR of 1.26% over the next five years, reaching 4.5585 million TEUs by 2028.
Future trends to watch for include the impacts of global supply chain adjustments post-pandemic, advances in shipping technology, and potential trade policy changes that could influence maritime traffic.
