Ecuador: Market for Printing and Writing Paper 2025

Market Size for Printing and Writing Paper in Ecuador

In 2021, after two years of decline, there was significant growth in the Ecuadorian printing and writing paper market, when its value increased by 18% to $X. Over the period under review, consumption, however, continues to indicate a abrupt curtailment. Printing and writing paper consumption peaked at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports of Printing and Writing Paper

Exports from Ecuador

In 2022, approx. X tons of printing and writing paper were exported from Ecuador; almost unchanged from the year before. Over the period under review, exports showed a slight contraction. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2015 when exports increased by 94% against the previous year. As a result, the exports attained the peak of X tons. From 2016 to 2022, the growth of the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, printing and writing paper exports expanded to $X in 2022. In general, exports showed a noticeable slump. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2015 when exports increased by 47%. As a result, the exports attained the peak of $X. From 2016 to 2022, the growth of the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

France (X tons) was the main destination for printing and writing paper exports from Ecuador, with a 57% share of total exports. Moreover, printing and writing paper exports to France exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, the United States (X tons), threefold. The third position in this ranking was taken by Poland (X tons), with an 8.1% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to France stood at +11.5%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: the United States (-12.9% per year) and Poland (-5.9% per year).

In value terms, France ($X), the United States ($X) and Poland ($X) were the largest markets for printing and writing paper exported from Ecuador worldwide, with a combined 87% share of total exports. South Africa, Ireland and Australia lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 8.1%.

South Africa, with a CAGR of +10.1%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of exports, among the main countries of destination over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

The average printing and writing paper export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, surging by 3.6% against the previous year. Overall, the export price, however, recorded a mild setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 an increase of 38% against the previous year. As a result, the export price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2014 to 2022, the average export prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major foreign markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Australia ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Ireland ($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 Australia (+23.5%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Printing and Writing Paper

Imports into Ecuador

In 2022, the amount of printing and writing paper imported into Ecuador dropped to X tons, with a decrease of -5.2% on 2021 figures. Over the period under review, imports saw a abrupt downturn. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of 18%. Imports peaked at X tons in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, printing and writing paper imports reduced to $X in 2022. Overall, imports recorded a abrupt descent. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of 19%. Imports peaked at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

Brazil (X tons), Colombia (X tons) and Indonesia (X tons) were the main suppliers of printing and writing paper imports to Ecuador, together accounting for 54% of total imports. China, Germany, Finland, the United States, Singapore, Australia, Sweden, Austria, Belgium and South Korea lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 24%.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Singapore (with a CAGR of +12.4%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Colombia ($X), Brazil ($X) and Indonesia ($X) appeared to be the largest printing and writing paper suppliers to Ecuador, together accounting for 51% of total imports. China, Germany, the United States, Finland, Sweden, Singapore, Austria, Australia, Belgium and South Korea lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 25%.

Among the main suppliers, Singapore, with a CAGR of +9.0%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

The average printing and writing paper import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, with a decrease of -3% against the previous year. In general, the import price continues to indicate a noticeable setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 an increase of 12%. Over the period under review, average import prices attained the maximum at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, import prices remained at a 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 Sweden ($X per ton), while the price for Australia ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Germany (+1.2%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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