Ecuador: Market for Bed Linen Of Cotton 2025

Market Size for Bed Linen Of Cotton in Ecuador

In 2022, the Ecuadorian bed linen of cotton market decreased by -19.1% to $X, falling for the fourth consecutive year after two years of growth. In general, consumption recorded a pronounced reduction. Bed linen of cotton consumption peaked at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports of Bed Linen Of Cotton

Exports from Ecuador

In 2022, bed linen of cotton exports from Ecuador expanded sharply to X kg, increasing by 11% on the previous year's figure. Over the period under review, exports, however, recorded a deep contraction. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of 491%. Over the period under review, the exports attained the peak figure at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, bed linen of cotton exports dropped rapidly to $X in 2022. In general, exports, however, showed a dramatic shrinkage. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of 552%. The exports peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Colombia (X kg) was the main destination for bed linen of cotton exports from Ecuador, with a 79% share of total exports. Moreover, bed linen of cotton exports to Colombia exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Honduras (X kg), more than tenfold. El Salvador (X kg) ranked third in terms of total exports with a 6% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Colombia totaled -14.0%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Honduras (-4.5% per year) and El Salvador (+61.9% per year).

In value terms, Colombia ($X) remains the key foreign market for bed linen of cotton exports from Ecuador, comprising 60% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by El Salvador ($X), with a 7.9% share of total exports. It was followed by Panama, with a 6% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value to Colombia totaled -22.8%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: El Salvador (+30.8% per year) and Panama (-29.3% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average bed linen of cotton export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, falling by -40% against the previous year. Overall, the export price recorded a abrupt decrease. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 an increase of 60% against the previous year. As a result, the export price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2015 to 2022, the average export prices remained at a lower figure.

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 Panama ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Costa Rica ($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 Honduras (+5.6%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced mixed trend patterns.

Imports of Bed Linen Of Cotton

Imports into Ecuador

In 2022, purchases abroad of bed linen of cotton decreased by -31.2% to X tons, falling for the fourth year in a row after two years of growth. Overall, imports recorded a drastic downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when imports increased by 38% against the previous year. Imports peaked at X tons in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, bed linen of cotton imports fell notably to $X in 2022. In general, imports continue to indicate a noticeable descent. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 when imports increased by 34%. Imports peaked at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

Peru (X tons), China (X tons) and Colombia (X tons) were the main suppliers of bed linen of cotton imports to Ecuador, together comprising 75% of total imports. The United States, India, Chile, Italy, Panama and Pakistan lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 23%.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by Chile (with a CAGR of +10.3%), while imports for the other leaders experienced mixed trend patterns.

In value terms, Peru ($X), Colombia ($X) and China ($X) constituted the largest bed linen of cotton suppliers to Ecuador, together comprising 77% of total imports. India, the United States, Italy, Panama, Chile and Pakistan lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 20%.

Among the main suppliers, Chile, with a CAGR of +19.8%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of imports, over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

The average bed linen of cotton import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, surging by 21% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2022, it increased at an average annual rate of +3.3%. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 an increase of 27% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices hit record highs in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in years to come.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Chile (+8.6%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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