Ecuador: Market for Paper Trays, Dishes, Plates And Cups 2025

Market Size for Paper Trays, Dishes, Plates And Cups in Ecuador

The Ecuadorian paper dishes and cups market rose rapidly to $X in 2021, picking up by 8.8% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the total consumption indicated a strong expansion from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +6.4% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, consumption decreased by -7.6% against 2019 indices. As a result, consumption reached the peak level of $X. From 2020 to 2021, the growth of the market remained at a lower figure.

Production of Paper Trays, Dishes, Plates And Cups in Ecuador

In value terms, paper dishes and cups production rose sharply to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. In general, production, however, saw a remarkable increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when the production volume increased by 35% against the previous year. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X. From 2020 to 2021, production growth remained at a lower figure.

Exports of Paper Trays, Dishes, Plates And Cups

Exports from Ecuador

After two years of growth, shipments abroad of paper trays, dishes, plates and cups decreased by -11.3% to X tons in 2021. Overall, exports, however, enjoyed a slight increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of 134% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports attained the peak figure at X tons in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, paper dishes and cups exports soared to $X in 2021. In general, exports, however, enjoyed a buoyant expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of 130%. The exports peaked at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

The United States (X tons) was the main destination for paper dishes and cups exports from Ecuador, with a 58% share of total exports. Moreover, paper dishes and cups exports to the United States exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Uruguay (X tons), sixfold. Paraguay (X tons) ranked third in terms of total exports with a 7% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume to the United States amounted to +62.7%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Uruguay (-8.0% per year) and Paraguay (+87.1% per year).

In value terms, the United States ($X) emerged as the key foreign market for paper trays, dishes, plates and cups exports from Ecuador, comprising 52% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Bahamas ($X), with an 11% share of total exports. It was followed by Uruguay, with a 9.6% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to the United States stood at +67.8%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Bahamas (+1,132.6% per year) and Uruguay (-2.6% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the average paper dishes and cups export price amounted to $X per ton, with an increase of 39% against the previous year. In general, export price indicated a resilient increase from 2012 to 2021: its price increased at an average annual rate of +5.8% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, paper dishes and cups export price decreased by -9.6% against 2019 indices. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Bahamas ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Bolivia ($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 Bahamas (+50.7%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Paper Trays, Dishes, Plates And Cups

Imports into Ecuador

Paper dishes and cups imports into Ecuador skyrocketed to X tons in 2021, increasing by 16% compared with the year before. Over the period under review, imports, however, recorded a mild decline. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 when imports increased by 96% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of X tons. From 2020 to 2021, the growth of imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, paper dishes and cups imports surged to $X in 2021. In general, imports, however, continue to indicate a perceptible descent. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 when imports increased by 49% against the previous year. Imports peaked at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2021, China (X tons) constituted the largest supplier of paper dishes and cups to Ecuador, accounting for a 58% share of total imports. Moreover, paper dishes and cups imports from China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Colombia (X tons), fourfold. Peru (X tons) ranked third in terms of total imports with a 9.3% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from China amounted to +17.9%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Colombia (-7.2% per year) and Peru (-4.2% per year).

In value terms, China ($X) constituted the largest supplier of paper trays, dishes, plates and cups to Ecuador, comprising 49% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Peru ($X), with a 14% share of total imports. It was followed by Colombia, with a 9.7% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from China amounted to +15.6%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Peru (-4.4% per year) and Colombia (-12.9% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2021, the average paper dishes and cups import price amounted to $X per ton, with an increase of 15% against the previous year. In general, the import price, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2021, import prices remained at a lower figure.

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 Italy ($X per ton), while the price for Colombia ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Chile (+14.2%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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