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Ecuador: Market for Copper Tubes And Pipes 2025

Market Size for Copper Tubes And Pipes in Ecuador

After two years of decline, the Ecuadorian copper tube and pipe market increased by 49% to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, consumption, however, showed a mild shrinkage. Copper tube and pipe consumption peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Exports of Copper Tubes And Pipes

Exports from Ecuador

In 2021, approx. X kg of copper tubes and pipes were exported from Ecuador; which is down by -66% compared with the previous year's figure. Overall, exports, however, enjoyed moderate growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 when exports increased by 431%. The exports peaked at X tons in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, copper tube and pipe exports shrank to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, exports, however, posted a strong expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 when exports increased by 415%. The exports peaked at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Panama (X kg) was the main destination for copper tube and pipe exports from Ecuador, with a 59% share of total exports. Moreover, copper tube and pipe exports to Panama exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Spain (X kg), more than tenfold. The third position in this ranking was taken by Germany (X kg), with a 1.1% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume to Panama stood at +54.8%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Spain (0.0% per year) and Germany (-64.5% per year).

In value terms, Panama ($X) remains the key foreign market for copper tubes and pipes exports from Ecuador, comprising 82% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Germany ($X), with a 4.5% share of total exports. It was followed by Spain, with a 1.1% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Panama totaled +63.7%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Germany (-3.7% per year) and Spain (0.0% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the average copper tube and pipe export price amounted to $X per ton, jumping by 165% against the previous year. Overall, the export price recorded a resilient expansion. As a result, the export price reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Prices varied noticeably country of destination: the country with the highest price was Germany ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Spain ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Germany (+171.5%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Copper Tubes And Pipes

Imports into Ecuador

In 2021, overseas purchases of copper tubes and pipes increased by 17% to X tons for the first time since 2018, thus ending a two-year declining trend. In general, imports, however, recorded a mild contraction. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 when imports increased by 23%. As a result, imports attained the peak of X tons. From 2014 to 2021, the growth of imports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, copper tube and pipe imports surged to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, imports, however, recorded a mild decline. Over the period under review, imports reached the maximum at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2021, Mexico (X tons) constituted the largest supplier of copper tube and pipe to Ecuador, accounting for a 59% share of total imports. Moreover, copper tube and pipe imports from Mexico exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, China (X tons), threefold. The United States (X tons) ranked third in terms of total imports with a 3.2% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Mexico stood at +16.0%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: China (+13.1% per year) and the United States (-17.4% per year).

In value terms, Mexico ($X) constituted the largest supplier of copper tubes and pipes to Ecuador, comprising 58% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by China ($X), with a 22% share of total imports. It was followed by the United States, with a 4% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from Mexico stood at +16.5%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: China (+14.9% per year) and the United States (-16.1% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average copper tube and pipe import price stood at $X per ton in 2021, picking up by 36% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. As a result, import price attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

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

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Australia (+1.8%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

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This report provides an in-depth analysis of the market for copper tube and pipe in Ecuador. Within it, you will discover the latest data on market trends and opportunities by country, consumption, production and price developments, as well as the global trade (imports and exports). The forecast exhibits the market prospects through 2030.

Product coverage:

Prodcom 24442630 - Copper tubes and pipes

Country coverage:

Ecuador

Data coverage:

Market volume and value
Per Capita consumption
Forecast of the market dynamics in the medium term
Trade (exports and imports) in Ecuador
Export and import prices
Market trends, drivers and restraints
Key market players and their profiles

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1. INTRODUCTION

Making Data-Driven Decisions to Grow Your Business
1. REPORT DESCRIPTION
2. RESEARCH METHODOLOGY AND AI PLATFORM
3. DATA-DRIVEN DECISIONS FOR YOUR BUSINESS
4. GLOSSARY AND SPECIFIC TERMS
2. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

A Quick Overview of Market Performance
1. KEY FINDINGS
2. MARKET TRENDS This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO
3. MARKET OVERVIEW

Understanding the Current State of The Market and Its Prospects
1. MARKET SIZE
2. MARKET STRUCTURE
3. TRADE BALANCE
4. PER CAPITA CONSUMPTION
5. MARKET FORECAST TO 2030
4. MOST PROMISING PRODUCT

Finding New Products to Diversify Your Business
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1. TOP PRODUCTS TO DIVERSIFY YOUR BUSINESS
2. BEST-SELLING PRODUCTS
3. MOST CONSUMED PRODUCT
4. MOST TRADED PRODUCT
5. MOST PROFITABLE PRODUCT FOR EXPORT
5. MOST PROMISING SUPPLYING COUNTRIES

Choosing the Best Countries to Establish Your Sustainable Supply Chain
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1. TOP COUNTRIES TO SOURCE YOUR PRODUCT
2. TOP PRODUCING COUNTRIES
3. TOP EXPORTING COUNTRIES
4. LOW-COST EXPORTING COUNTRIES
6. MOST PROMISING OVERSEAS MARKETS

Choosing the Best Countries to Boost Your Exports
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1. TOP OVERSEAS MARKETS FOR EXPORTING YOUR PRODUCT
2. TOP CONSUMING MARKETS
3. UNSATURATED MARKETS
4. TOP IMPORTING MARKETS
5. MOST PROFITABLE MARKETS
7. PRODUCTION

The Latest Trends and Insights into The Industry
1. PRODUCTION VOLUME AND VALUE
8. IMPORTS
The Largest Import Supplying Countries
1. IMPORTS FROM 2012–2024
2. IMPORTS BY COUNTRY
3. IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
9. EXPORTS
The Largest Destinations for Exports
1. EXPORTS FROM 2012–2024
2. EXPORTS BY COUNTRY
3. EXPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
10. PROFILES OF MAJOR PRODUCERS

The Largest Producers on The Market and Their Profiles
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LIST OF TABLES
1. Key Findings In 2024
2. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
3. Market Value, 2012–2024
4. Per Capita Consumption In 2012-2024
5. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
6. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
7. Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2024
8. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
9. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
10. Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2024
LIST OF FIGURES
1. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
2. Market Value, 2012–2024
3. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012-2024
4. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012-2024
5. Trade Balance, In Physical Terms, 2012-2024
6. Trade Balance, In Value Terms, 2012-2024
7. Per Capita Consumption, 2012-2024
8. Market Volume Forecast to 2030
9. Market Value Forecast to 2030
10. Products: Market Size And Growth, By Type
11. Products: Average Per Capita Consumption, By Type
12. Products: Exports And Growth, By Type
13. Products: Export Prices And Growth, By Type
14. Production Volume And Growth
15. Exports And Growth
16. Export Prices And Growth
17. Market Size And Growth
18. Per Capita Consumption
19. Imports And Growth
20. Import Prices
21. Production, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
22. Production, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
23. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
24. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
25. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2024
26. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
27. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
28. Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2024
29. Exports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
30. Exports, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
31. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2024
32. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
33. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
34. Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2024