Ecuador: Paper Hand Towels Market 2024

Paper Hand Towels Market Size in Ecuador

In 2022, the Ecuadorian paper hand towels market was finally on the rise to reach $X after two years of decline. In general, the total consumption indicated moderate growth 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. Paper hand towels consumption peaked at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Paper Hand Towels Production in Ecuador

In value terms, paper hand towels production fell to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, the total production indicated a perceptible 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 2019 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, production attained the maximum level at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

Paper Hand Towels Exports

Exports from Ecuador

In 2022, overseas shipments of paper hand towels decreased by X% to X tons for the first time since 2019, thus ending a two-year rising trend. Over the period under review, exports, however, showed resilient growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when exports increased by X%. As a result, the exports reached the peak of X tons, and then dropped remarkably in the following year.

In value terms, paper hand towels exports shrank sharply to $X in 2022. Overall, exports, however, posted resilient growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of $X, and then contracted rapidly in the following year.

Exports by Country

Peru (X tons) and Panama (X tons) were the main destinations of paper hand towels exports from Ecuador.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Panama (with a CAGR of X%).

In value terms, the largest markets for paper hand towels exported from Ecuador were Panama ($X) and Peru ($X).

Among the main countries of destination, Panama, with a CAGR of X%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of exports, over the period under review.

Export Prices by Country

The average paper hand towels export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, with an increase of X% against the previous year. Overall, the export price, however, recorded a slight decrease. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when the average export price increased by X%. Over the period under review, the average export prices attained the maximum at $X per ton in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

Average prices varied somewhat for the major foreign markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Panama ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Peru amounted to $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Slovenia (X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

Paper Hand Towels Imports

Imports into Ecuador

In 2022, purchases abroad of paper hand towels increased by X% to X tons for the first time since 2018, thus ending a three-year declining trend. In general, total imports indicated a resilient expansion from 2012 to 2022: its volume 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. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 when imports increased by X%. Imports peaked at X tons in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, paper hand towels imports soared to $X in 2022. Overall, total imports indicated a measured 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. Over the period under review, imports attained the peak figure at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Colombia (X tons) constituted the largest paper hand towels supplier to Ecuador, accounting for a X% share of total imports. Moreover, paper hand towels imports from Colombia exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Chile (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 amounted to X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Chile (X% per year) and Peru (X% per year).

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

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

Import Prices by Country

The average paper hand towels import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, jumping by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price, however, continues to indicate a mild slump. Over the period under review, average import prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 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 the United States ($X per ton), while the price for Peru ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

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

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