Chile's import of cigarettes containing tobacco stood at 243.73 thousand kilograms in 2023. Based on the forecasted data, there is a notable annual decline:
• 2024 is expected to see a decrease of 7.08%.
• 2025 projects a drop of 7.60%.
• 2026 anticipates a decline of 8.07%.
• 2027 forecasts another reduction of 8.61%.
• 2028 envisages a further decrease of 9.22%.
Over the last two years (2023 to 2025), the average annual decline is at 7.34%. Over the last five years (2023 to 2028), the compound annual growth rate (CAGR) averages a decrement of 8.12% per year.
Future trends to watch for include shifts in regulation, public health initiatives aiming to reduce smoking rates, and potential market moves towards alternative nicotine products which could further influence import volumes.
