In 2023, Chile's container port traffic stood at 4.9616 million twenty-foot equivalent units (TEUs), marking a year-on-year increase of 3.89%. The last two years exhibited fluctuations with a 4.21% rise in 2022 and 3.89% in 2023. Over the past five years, the compound annual growth rate (CAGR) averaged 1.26%, reflecting a moderate but consistent growth. Forecasts for the next five years predict an annual growth rate of 2.65%, culminating in an overall increase of 13.95% by 2028.
Future trends to watch include the impact of global economic conditions and trade policies on container traffic. Additionally, infrastructure developments and technological advancements in port operations may further influence growth patterns.
