Ecuador: Market for Graphic Paper with Mechanical Fibre Content Under 10% and of Weight 40-150 g/m2 in Sheets 2024

Market Size for Graphic Paper with Mechanical Fibre Content Under 10% and of Weight 40-150 g/m2 in Sheets in Ecuador

In 2022, the Ecuadorian market for graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under X% and of weight X-150 g/m2 in sheets increased by X% to $X, rising for the second year in a row after two years of decline. Over the period under review, consumption saw a relatively flat trend pattern. As a result, consumption attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Exports of Graphic Paper with Mechanical Fibre Content Under 10% and of Weight 40-150 g/m2 in Sheets

Exports from Ecuador

In 2022, shipments abroad of graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under X% and of weight X-150 g/m2 in sheets decreased by X% to X tons, falling for the third year in a row after two years of growth. Overall, exports continue to indicate a sharp shrinkage. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2015 with an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of X tons. From 2016 to 2022, the growth of the exports of remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, exports of graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under X% and of weight X-150 g/m2 in sheets contracted sharply to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports showed a sharp reduction. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2015 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. The exports peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Costa Rica (X kg) was the main destination for exports of graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under X% and of weight X-150 g/m2 in sheets from Ecuador, accounting for a X% share of total exports. Moreover, exports of graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under X% and of weight X-150 g/m2 in sheets to Costa Rica exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, the United States (X kg), fivefold. The third position in this ranking was taken by Nicaragua (X kg), with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Costa Rica amounted to X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: the United States (X% per year) and Nicaragua (X% per year).

In value terms, Costa Rica ($X) remains the key foreign market for graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under X% and of weight X-150 g/m2 in sheets exports from Ecuador, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Nicaragua ($X), with a X% share of total exports. It was followed by the United States, with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value to Costa Rica amounted to X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Nicaragua (X% per year) and the United States (X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average export price for graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under X% and of weight X-150 g/m2 in sheets amounted to $X per ton, jumping by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price, however, continues to indicate a pronounced downturn. Over the period under review, the average export prices attained the maximum at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major overseas markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Nicaragua ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to the United States ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Cuba (X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Graphic Paper with Mechanical Fibre Content Under 10% and of Weight 40-150 g/m2 in Sheets

Imports into Ecuador

In 2022, purchases abroad of graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under X% and of weight X-150 g/m2 in sheets increased by X% to X tons, rising for the second consecutive year after two years of decline. In general, imports, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. Imports peaked at X tons in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, imports of graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under X% and of weight X-150 g/m2 in sheets surged to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. As a result, imports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Brazil (X tons) constituted the largest supplier of graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under X% and of weight X-150 g/m2 in sheets to Ecuador, with a X% share of total imports. Moreover, imports of graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under X% and of weight X-150 g/m2 in sheets from Brazil exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Colombia (X tons), twofold. Indonesia (X tons) ranked third in terms of total imports with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume from Brazil amounted to X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Colombia (X% per year) and Indonesia (X% per year).

In value terms, Brazil ($X) constituted the largest supplier of graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under X% and of weight X-150 g/m2 in sheets to Ecuador, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Colombia ($X), with a X% share of total imports. It was followed by Indonesia, with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value from Brazil totaled X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Colombia (X% per year) and Indonesia (X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average import price for graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under X% and of weight X-150 g/m2 in sheets amounted to $X per ton, jumping by X% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2022, it increased at an average annual rate of X%. As a result, import price reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was the United States ($X per ton), while the price for Argentina ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the United States (X%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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