Ecuador: Paper Tablecloths Market 2024

Paper Tablecloths Market Size in Ecuador

After two years of decline, the Ecuadorian paper tablecloths market increased by 14% to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, the total consumption indicated a notable expansion from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +2.2% 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 -26.6% against 2018 indices. Paper tablecloths consumption peaked at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Paper Tablecloths Production in Ecuador

In value terms, paper tablecloths production skyrocketed to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, the total production indicated a pronounced expansion from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +2.8% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, production decreased by -28.6% against 2018 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2015 when the production volume increased by 46%. Paper tablecloths production peaked at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, production remained at a lower figure.

Paper Tablecloths Exports

Exports from Ecuador

Paper tablecloths exports from Ecuador soared to X tons in 2021, jumping by 30% on 2020. In general, exports, however, continue to indicate a abrupt downturn. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of 2,616% against the previous year. The exports peaked at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, paper tablecloths exports skyrocketed to $X in 2021. Overall, exports, however, faced a abrupt downturn. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 when exports increased by 1,389% against the previous year. The exports peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Panama (X tons) was the main destination for paper tablecloths exports from Ecuador, with a 88% share of total exports. Moreover, paper tablecloths exports to Panama exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, the United States (X tons), eightfold.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Panama stood at -2.4%.

In value terms, Panama ($X) remains the key foreign market for paper tablecloths and serviettes exports from Ecuador, comprising 85% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by the United States ($X), with a 14% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Panama amounted to -2.9%.

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the average paper tablecloths export price amounted to $X per ton, waning by -1.6% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price showed a mild descent. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 an increase of 46% against the previous year. As a result, the export price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2020 to 2021, the average export prices failed to regain momentum.

Average prices varied somewhat for the major export markets. In 2021, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was the United States ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Panama totaled $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Venezuela (+20.6%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced mixed trend patterns.

Paper Tablecloths Imports

Imports into Ecuador

After two years of decline, overseas purchases of paper tablecloths and serviettes increased by 84% to X tons in 2021. In general, imports, however, showed a abrupt setback. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at X tons in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, paper tablecloths imports surged to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, imports, however, showed a abrupt contraction. Imports peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2021, Colombia (X tons) constituted the largest paper tablecloths supplier to Ecuador, accounting for a 85% share of total imports. Moreover, paper tablecloths imports from Colombia exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, China (X tons), more than tenfold. Germany (X tons) ranked third in terms of total imports with a 3.8% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Colombia amounted to -7.4%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: China (-8.9% per year) and Germany (+31.2% per year).

In value terms, Colombia ($X) constituted the largest supplier of paper tablecloths and serviettes to Ecuador, comprising 80% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Germany ($X), with an 8.9% share of total imports. It was followed by China, with a 4.2% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value from Colombia amounted to -8.1%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Germany (+33.3% per year) and China (-5.7% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2021, the average paper tablecloths import price amounted to $X per ton, growing by 11% against the previous year. In general, the import price showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when the average import price increased by 16%. As a result, import price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2015 to 2021, the average import prices failed to regain momentum.

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 Germany ($X per ton), while the price for Turkey ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by China (+3.6%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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