Ecuador: Market for Household and Sanitary Articles of Paper 2025

Market Size for Household and Sanitary Articles of Paper in Ecuador

The Ecuadorian market for household and sanitary articles of paper rose notably to $X in 2022, growing by X% against the previous year. Overall, consumption continues to indicate a strong expansion. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.

Production of Household and Sanitary Articles of Paper in Ecuador

In value terms, production of household and sanitary articles of paper expanded to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, the total production indicated a strong expansion from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, production decreased by X% against 2020 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 when the production volume increased by X%. Over the period under review, production of reached the peak level at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

Exports of Household and Sanitary Articles of Paper

Exports from Ecuador

In 2022, approx. X tons of household and sanitary articles of paper were exported from Ecuador; increasing by X% on the previous year. Over the period under review, exports, however, recorded a dramatic downturn. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2019 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports of hit record highs at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, exports of household and sanitary articles of paper soared to $X in 2022. In general, exports, however, continue to indicate a dramatic slump. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 with an increase of X%. The exports peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Panama (X tons), the Dominican Republic (X tons) and Colombia (X tons) were the main destinations of exports of household and sanitary articles of paper from Ecuador, with a combined X% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for the Dominican Republic (with a CAGR of X%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced mixed trend patterns.

In value terms, the largest markets for household and sanitary articles of paper exported from Ecuador were Panama ($X), the Dominican Republic ($X) and Colombia ($X), together accounting for X% of total exports.

The Dominican Republic, with a CAGR of X%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, in terms of the main countries of destination over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced mixed trend patterns.

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average export price for household and sanitary articles of paper amounted to $X per ton, waning by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price showed a noticeable slump. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 when the average export price increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices attained the maximum at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Panama ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Mexico ($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 Mexico (X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Household and Sanitary Articles of Paper

Imports into Ecuador

In 2022, purchases abroad of household and sanitary articles of paper was finally on the rise to reach X tons for the first time since 2018, thus ending a three-year declining trend. Overall, imports, however, saw a pronounced setback. Imports peaked at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, imports of household and sanitary articles of paper soared to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports, however, showed a deep slump. Over the period under review, imports of reached the maximum at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Colombia (X tons) constituted the largest household and sanitary articles of paper supplier to Ecuador, with a X% share of total imports. Moreover, imports of household and sanitary articles of paper from Colombia exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, China (X tons), more than tenfold. Peru (X tons) ranked third in terms of total imports with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume from Colombia stood at X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: China (X% per year) and Peru (X% per year).

In value terms, Colombia ($X) constituted the largest supplier of household and sanitary articles of paper to Ecuador, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by China ($X), with a X% share of total imports. It was followed by Peru, with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from Colombia stood at X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: China (X% per year) and Peru (X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average import price for household and sanitary articles of paper amounted to $X per ton, surging by X% against the previous year. Overall, the import price, however, recorded a pronounced shrinkage. Over the period under review, average import prices attained the maximum at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

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 China ($X per ton), while the price for Argentina ($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 (X%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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