Ecuador: Baby Clothes Market 2025

Baby Clothes Market Size in Ecuador

The Ecuadorian baby clothes market declined modestly to $X in 2022, with a decrease of -4.3% against the previous year. In general, consumption recorded a abrupt downturn. Baby clothes consumption peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Baby Clothes Production in Ecuador

In value terms, baby clothes production totaled $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production recorded a pronounced setback. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 with an increase of 3.9% against the previous year. Baby clothes production peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Baby Clothes Exports

Exports from Ecuador

In 2022, after two years of decline, there was significant growth in overseas shipments of babies clothing and accessories (not knitted or crocheted), when their volume increased by 146% to X kg. Overall, exports, however, recorded a deep setback. Over the period under review, the exports reached the peak figure at X tons in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, baby clothes exports soared to $X in 2022. In general, exports, however, recorded a abrupt descent. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 when exports increased by 614% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of $X. From 2016 to 2022, the growth of the exports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Canada (X kg) was the main destination for baby clothes exports from Ecuador, with a 75% share of total exports. Moreover, baby clothes exports to Canada exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Guatemala (X kg), fivefold. The third position in this ranking was taken by the Dominican Republic (X kg), with a 1.8% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume to Canada totaled +66.3%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Guatemala (0.0% per year) and the Dominican Republic (-43.6% per year).

In value terms, Canada ($X) emerged as the key foreign market for babies clothing and accessories (not knitted or crocheted) exports from Ecuador, comprising 61% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Guatemala ($X), with a 5.3% share of total exports. It was followed by the Dominican Republic, with a 2.2% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Canada stood at +65.8%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Guatemala (0.0% per year) and the Dominican Republic (-41.1% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average baby clothes export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, picking up by 40% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price enjoyed a strong increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2015 when the average export price increased by 220%. The export price peaked in 2022 and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major foreign markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Spain ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Guatemala ($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 Belgium (+52.9%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Baby Clothes Imports

Imports into Ecuador

In 2022, purchases abroad of babies clothing and accessories (not knitted or crocheted) was finally on the rise to reach X tons after two years of decline. Overall, imports, however, continue to indicate a deep contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 with an increase of 20%. Over the period under review, imports attained the peak figure at X tons in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, baby clothes imports dropped to $X in 2022. In general, imports, however, continue to indicate a abrupt shrinkage. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 with an increase of 23% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports attained the maximum at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2022, the United States (X tons) constituted the largest baby clothes supplier to Ecuador, with a 52% share of total imports. Moreover, baby clothes imports from the United States exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Spain (X tons), fourfold. The third position in this ranking was held by China (X tons), with a 10% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from the United States totaled -4.7%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Spain (+22.8% per year) and China (+4.2% per year).

In value terms, the largest baby clothes suppliers to Ecuador were the United States ($X), Spain ($X) and China ($X), with a combined 62% share of total imports. Turkey and Brazil lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 8.4%.

Turkey, with a CAGR of +84.9%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, in terms of the main suppliers over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average baby clothes import price amounted to $X per ton, falling by -24.7% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price continues to indicate a mild shrinkage. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 when the average import price increased by 20% against the previous year. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, import prices failed to regain momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Brazil ($X per ton), while the price for the United States ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Turkey (+23.0%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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