Ecuador: Paperboard Case Material Market 2025

Paperboard Case Material Market Size in Ecuador

In 2022, after three years of growth, there was significant decline in the Ecuadorian paperboard case material market, when its value decreased by -23.1% to $X. Overall, consumption, however, enjoyed a prominent increase. Paperboard case material consumption peaked at $X in 2021, and then contracted rapidly in the following year.

Paperboard Case Material Production in Ecuador

In value terms, paperboard case material production fell modestly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 when the production volume increased by 30% against the previous year. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X. From 2019 to 2022, production growth remained at a lower figure.

Paperboard Case Material Exports

Exports from Ecuador

In 2022, paperboard case material exports from Ecuador dropped sharply to X tons, with a decrease of -28% compared with 2021 figures. In general, exports saw a pronounced setback. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 when exports increased by 128% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports reached the peak figure at X tons in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, paperboard case material exports fell rapidly to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when exports increased by 210% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of $X, and then shrank rapidly in the following year.

Exports by Country

Colombia (X tons) was the main destination for paperboard case material exports from Ecuador, accounting for a 85% share of total exports. Moreover, paperboard case material exports to Colombia exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Peru (X tons), more than tenfold. The Dominican Republic (X tons) ranked third in terms of total exports with a 3.4% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Colombia was relatively modest. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Peru (-5.8% per year) and the Dominican Republic (-12.2% per year).

In value terms, Colombia ($X) remains the key foreign market for paperboard case materials exports from Ecuador, comprising 83% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Nicaragua ($X), with a 4.8% share of total exports. It was followed by Peru, with a 4.4% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value to Colombia amounted to +1.8%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Nicaragua (+21.1% per year) and Peru (-4.8% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average paperboard case material export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, dropping by -8.1% against the previous year. Over the last decade, it increased at an average annual rate of +1.9%. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 an increase of 36% against the previous year. As a result, the export price reached the peak level of $X per ton, and then contracted in the following year.

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 Nicaragua ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Costa Rica ($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 Nicaragua (+6.7%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Paperboard Case Material Imports

Imports into Ecuador

In 2022, overseas purchases of paperboard case materials decreased by -29% to X tons for the first time since 2018, thus ending a three-year rising trend. In general, imports, however, continue to indicate a significant increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 with an increase of 361%. Imports peaked at X tons in 2021, and then declined dramatically in the following year.

In value terms, paperboard case material imports declined rapidly to $X in 2022. Overall, imports, however, recorded significant growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 when imports increased by 322%. Imports peaked at $X in 2021, and then shrank notably in the following year.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Finland (X tons) constituted the largest supplier of paperboard case material to Ecuador, with a 15% share of total imports. Moreover, paperboard case material imports from Finland exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Russia (X tons), fourfold. Peru (X tons) ranked third in terms of total imports with a 4% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume from Finland stood at +33.1%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Russia (+19.5% per year) and Peru (+10.3% per year).

In value terms, Finland ($X) constituted the largest supplier of paperboard case materials to Ecuador, comprising 31% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Russia ($X), with a 4% share of total imports. It was followed by Peru, with a 3.3% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from Finland totaled +48.4%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Russia (+20.6% per year) and Peru (+10.7% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average paperboard case material import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, picking up by 1.7% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2022, it increased at an average annual rate of +2.2%. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 when the average import price increased by 26%. As a result, import price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2019 to 2022, the average import prices remained at a lower figure.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Finland (+11.5%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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