
Ecuador - Iron/Steel Stud-Link Chain - Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends and Insights
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Metal Stud-Link Chain Market Size in Ecuador
The Ecuadorian metal stud-link chain market soared to $X in 2021, jumping by 105% against the previous year. This figure reflects the total revenues of producers and importers (excluding logistics costs, retail marketing costs, and retailers' margins, which will be included in the final consumer price). Overall, consumption, however, recorded a mild curtailment. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, consumption failed to regain momentum.
Metal Stud-Link Chain Exports
Exports from Ecuador
After two years of growth, shipments abroad of iron/steel stud-link chain decreased by -18.8% to X kg in 2019. In general, exports, however, posted significant growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 with an increase of 433% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of X kg, and then declined notably in the following year.
In value terms, metal stud-link chain exports dropped to $X in 2019. Over the period under review, exports, however, showed a significant expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 when exports increased by 255% against the previous year. As a result, the exports attained the peak of $X, and then reduced in the following year.
Exports by Country
Colombia (X kg) was the main destination for metal stud-link chain exports from Ecuador, accounting for a approx. 100% share of total exports.
From 2017 to 2019, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Colombia was relatively modest.
In value terms, Colombia ($X) emerged as the key foreign market for iron/steel stud-link chain exports from Ecuador.
From 2017 to 2019, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Colombia was relatively modest.
Export Prices by Country
The average metal stud-link chain export price stood at $X per ton in 2019, rising by 13% against the previous year. Overall, the export price, however, faced a abrupt decrease. Over the period under review, the average export prices reached the peak figure at $X per ton in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2019, the export prices remained at a lower figure.
As there is only one major export destination, the average price level is determined by prices for Colombia.
From 2017 to 2019, the rate of growth in terms of prices for Peru amounted to 0.0% per year.
Metal Stud-Link Chain Imports
Imports into Ecuador
In 2021, overseas purchases of iron/steel stud-link chain increased by 111% to X tons, rising for the second year in a row after two years of decline. Over the period under review, imports, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 when imports increased by 307% against the previous year. Imports peaked at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.
In value terms, metal stud-link chain imports surged to $X in 2021. Overall, imports, however, showed a mild curtailment. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 when imports increased by 281%. Over the period under review, imports reached the peak figure at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, imports failed to regain momentum.
Imports by Country
In 2021, China (X tons) constituted the largest metal stud-link chain supplier to Ecuador, accounting for a 56% share of total imports. Moreover, metal stud-link chain imports from China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Spain (X tons), threefold. Colombia (X tons) ranked third in terms of total imports with a 5.9% share.
From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume from China was relatively modest. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Spain (+67.3% per year) and Colombia (+15.0% per year).
In value terms, China ($X) constituted the largest supplier of iron/steel stud-link chain to Ecuador, comprising 44% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Colombia ($X), with a 14% share of total imports. It was followed by Spain, with a 10% share.
From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value from China stood at +5.3%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Colombia (+11.9% per year) and Spain (+24.0% per year).
Import Prices by Country
The average metal stud-link chain import price stood at $X per ton in 2021, shrinking by -4.7% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when the average import price increased by 82% against the previous year. As a result, import price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2019 to 2021, the average import prices failed to regain momentum.
Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Germany ($X per ton), while the price for Spain ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.
From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Germany (+19.5%), 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 metal stud-link chain market 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 25931710 - Iron/steel stud-link chain excluding chains fitted with cutting, o r other articles where chains play a subsidiary role, door guards finished with chains, surveying chains, imitation jewellery
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
- REPORT DESCRIPTION
- RESEARCH METHODOLOGY AND THE AI PLATFORM
- DATA-DRIVEN DECISIONS FOR YOUR BUSINESS
- GLOSSARY AND SPECIFIC TERMS
2. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
A Quick Overview of Market Performance
- KEY FINDINGS
- MARKET TRENDSThis Chapter is Available Only for the Professional EditionPRO
3. MARKET OVERVIEW
Understanding the Current State of The Market and its Prospects
- MARKET SIZE: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
- MARKET STRUCTURE: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
- TRADE BALANCE: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
- PER CAPITA CONSUMPTION: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
- MARKET FORECAST TO 2035
4. MOST PROMISING PRODUCTS FOR DIVERSIFICATION
Finding New Products to Diversify Your Business
- TOP PRODUCTS TO DIVERSIFY YOUR BUSINESS
- BEST-SELLING PRODUCTS
- MOST CONSUMED PRODUCTS
- MOST TRADED PRODUCTS
- MOST PROFITABLE PRODUCTS FOR EXPORTS
5. MOST PROMISING SUPPLYING COUNTRIES
Choosing the Best Countries to Establish Your Sustainable Supply Chain
- TOP COUNTRIES TO SOURCE YOUR PRODUCT
- TOP PRODUCING COUNTRIES
- TOP EXPORTING COUNTRIES
- LOW-COST EXPORTING COUNTRIES
6. MOST PROMISING OVERSEAS MARKETS
Choosing the Best Countries to Boost Your Export
- TOP OVERSEAS MARKETS FOR EXPORTING YOUR PRODUCT
- TOP CONSUMING MARKETS
- UNSATURATED MARKETS
- TOP IMPORTING MARKETS
- MOST PROFITABLE MARKETS
7. PRODUCTION
The Latest Trends and Insights into The Industry
- PRODUCTION VOLUME AND VALUE: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
8. IMPORTS
The Largest Import Supplying Countries
- IMPORTS: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
- IMPORTS BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024)
- IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024)
9. EXPORTS
The Largest Destinations for Exports
- EXPORTS: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
- EXPORTS BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024)
- EXPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024)
10. PROFILES OF MAJOR PRODUCERS
The Largest Producers on The Market and Their Profiles
LIST OF TABLES
- Key Findings In 2024
- Market Volume, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Market Value: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Per Capita Consumption: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Import Prices, By Country, 2012–2024
- Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Export Prices, By Country, 2012–2024
LIST OF FIGURES
- Market Volume, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Market Value: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, in Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, in Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Trade Balance, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Trade Balance, In Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Per Capita Consumption: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Market Volume Forecast to 2035
- Market Value Forecast to 2035
- Market Size and Growth, By Product
- Average Per Capita Consumption, By Product
- Exports and Growth, By Product
- Export Prices and Growth, By Product
- Production Volume and Growth
- Exports and Growth
- Export Prices and Growth
- Market Size and Growth
- Per Capita Consumption
- Imports and Growth
- Import Prices
- Production, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Production, In Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Imports, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Imports, In Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2024
- Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Import Prices, By Country, 2012–2024
- Exports, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Exports, In Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2024
- Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Export Prices, By Country, 2012–2024
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