Ecuador: Common Pottery Market 2025

Common Pottery Market Size in Ecuador

After two years of growth, the Ecuadorian common pottery market decreased by -2.8% to $X in 2022. In general, consumption, however, saw a drastic downturn. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Common Pottery Exports

Exports from Ecuador

In 2022, approx. X tons of common pottery were exported from Ecuador; with a decrease of -9.6% on the previous year. In general, exports saw a significant contraction. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 with an increase of 49% against the previous year. The exports peaked at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, common pottery exports contracted to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports faced a precipitous descent. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of 31% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports attained the peak figure at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Colombia (X tons) was the main destination for common pottery exports from Ecuador, accounting for a 83% share of total exports. Moreover, common pottery exports to Colombia exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Bolivia (X tons), sevenfold.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume to Colombia totaled -23.3%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Bolivia (-8.0% per year) and Panama (-12.1% per year).

In value terms, Colombia ($X) remains the key foreign market for common pottery exports from Ecuador, comprising 72% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Bolivia ($X), with a 21% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Colombia amounted to -22.3%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Bolivia (+0.9% per year) and Panama (-5.0% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average common pottery export price amounted to $X per ton, which is down by -2.4% against the previous year. Overall, export price indicated a slight increase from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +1.7% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, common pottery export price increased by +34.6% against 2019 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 an increase of 39% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, the export prices stood at a somewhat 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 Bolivia ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Colombia ($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 Bolivia (+9.7%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Common Pottery Imports

Imports into Ecuador

In 2022, supplies from abroad of common pottery increased by 0.7% to X tons for the first time since 2018, thus ending a three-year declining trend. Over the period under review, imports, however, recorded a abrupt setback. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of 40% against the previous year. Imports peaked at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, common pottery imports fell modestly to $X in 2022. In general, imports, however, recorded a deep reduction. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 when imports increased by 57% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

In 2022, China (X tons) was the main supplier of common pottery to Ecuador, with a 91% share of total imports. Moreover, common pottery imports from China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Colombia (X tons), more than tenfold.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from China amounted to -11.9%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Colombia (-23.5% per year) and Brazil (+117.5% per year).

In value terms, China ($X) constituted the largest supplier of common pottery to Ecuador, comprising 81% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Colombia ($X), with an 11% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value from China totaled -8.6%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Colombia (-16.1% per year) and Brazil (+79.0% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average common pottery import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, reducing by -5.5% against the previous year. Over the last decade, it increased at an average annual rate of +3.9%. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when the average import price increased by 26%. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2016; however, from 2017 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 Colombia ($X per ton), while the price for China ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Colombia (+9.6%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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