Ecuador: Market for Metal Windows And Doors 2025

Market Size for Metal Windows And Doors in Ecuador

The Ecuadorian metal window and door market surged to $X in 2021, jumping by 16% against the previous year. Overall, the total consumption indicated slight growth from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +1.2% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, consumption decreased by -16.1% against 2016 indices. Metal window and door consumption peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Production of Metal Windows And Doors in Ecuador

In value terms, metal window and door production expanded to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Overall, production, however, continues to indicate a abrupt slump. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when the production volume increased by 95% against the previous year. Metal window and door production peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports of Metal Windows And Doors

Exports from Ecuador

Metal window and door exports from Ecuador dropped remarkably to X tons in 2021, falling by -63.9% against the previous year. Over the period under review, exports, however, continue to indicate modest growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when exports increased by 513%. The exports peaked at X tons in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2021, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, metal window and door exports reduced remarkably to $X in 2021. In general, exports, however, enjoyed a notable increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 with an increase of 410%. Over the period under review, the exports attained the maximum at $X in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2021, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Chile (X tons) was the main destination for metal window and door exports from Ecuador, accounting for a 53% share of total exports. Moreover, metal window and door exports to Chile exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Bolivia (X tons), twofold. The United States (X kg) ranked third in terms of total exports with a 15% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume to Chile stood at +47.8%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Bolivia (+99.0% per year) and the United States (+0.8% per year).

In value terms, the largest markets for metal window and door exported from Ecuador were Bolivia ($X), Chile ($X) and the United States ($X), together accounting for 79% of total exports.

Among the main countries of destination, Bolivia, with a CAGR of +116.1%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the average metal window and door export price amounted to $X per ton, surging by 16% against the previous year. In general, export price indicated a moderate increase from 2012 to 2021: its price increased at an average annual rate of +2.4% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, metal window and door export price increased by +56.9% against 2019 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 an increase of 42% against the previous year. As a result, the export price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2015 to 2021, the average export prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major external markets. In 2021, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Colombia ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Chile ($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 Canada (+16.5%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Metal Windows And Doors

Imports into Ecuador

In 2021, approx. X tons of metal windows and doors were imported into Ecuador; rising by 9.6% compared with the previous year's figure. In general, imports, however, continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 with an increase of 49% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at X tons in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2021, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, metal window and door imports fell to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, total imports indicated a noticeable increase from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +3.0% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, imports increased by +7.5% against 2018 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when imports increased by 49%. Imports peaked at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2021, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2021, China (X tons) constituted the largest supplier of metal window and door to Ecuador, accounting for a 47% share of total imports. Moreover, metal window and door imports from China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Spain (X tons), fivefold. The United States (X tons) ranked third in terms of total imports with a 5.2% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from China stood at -4.0%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Spain (+0.9% per year) and the United States (-5.8% per year).

In value terms, China ($X), Spain ($X) and Colombia ($X) constituted the largest metal window and door suppliers to Ecuador, with a combined 52% share of total imports. These countries were followed by the United States, Italy and Portugal, which together accounted for a further 9.9%.

In terms of the main suppliers, Italy, with a CAGR of +7.8%, saw 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 metal window and door import price stood at $X per ton in 2021, shrinking by -12.5% against the previous year. In general, import price indicated a perceptible increase from 2012 to 2021: its price increased at an average annual rate of +3.2% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, metal window and door import price increased by +9.4% against 2017 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2015 an increase of 34% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2020, and then dropped in the following year.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2021, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Spain ($X per ton), while the price for China ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Spain (+4.2%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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