Ecuador: Market for Uncoated Wood Free Printing and Writing Papers 2024

Market Size for Uncoated Wood Free Printing and Writing Papers in Ecuador

After two years of decline, the Ecuadorian market for uncoated wood free printing and writing papers increased by 15% to $X in 2021. Overall, consumption, however, recorded a abrupt shrinkage. Consumption of peaked at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports of Uncoated Wood Free Printing and Writing Papers

Exports from Ecuador

In 2021, shipments abroad of uncoated wood free printing and writing papers was finally on the rise to reach X tons after three years of decline. Overall, exports, however, recorded a deep slump. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 when exports increased by 70%. The exports peaked at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, exports of uncoated wood free printing and writing papers shrank slightly to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, exports, however, showed a abrupt shrinkage. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2015 with an increase of 50% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports of reached the peak figure at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

The United States (X tons) was the main destination for exports of uncoated wood free printing and writing papers from Ecuador, with a 47% share of total exports. Moreover, exports of uncoated wood free printing and writing papers to the United States exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Cuba (X tons), twofold. The third position in this ranking was held by Mexico (X tons), with a 12% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume to the United States amounted to -21.1%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Cuba (0.0% per year) and Mexico (-9.3% per year).

In value terms, the United States ($X) remains the key foreign market for uncoated wood free printing and writing papers exports from Ecuador, comprising 50% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Cuba ($X), with a 23% share of total exports. It was followed by Mexico, with a 12% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to the United States totaled -21.3%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Cuba (0.0% per year) and Mexico (-15.8% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the average export price for uncoated wood free printing and writing papers amounted to $X per ton, waning by -12.8% against the previous year. Overall, the export price showed a pronounced shrinkage. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 an increase of 55% against the previous year. As a result, the export price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2015 to 2021, the average export prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably country of destination: the country with the highest price was France ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Canada ($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 France (+10.3%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced mixed trend patterns.

Imports of Uncoated Wood Free Printing and Writing Papers

Imports into Ecuador

In 2021, purchases abroad of uncoated wood free printing and writing papers increased by 12% to X tons for the first time since 2018, thus ending a two-year declining trend. Overall, imports, however, saw a perceptible setback. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of 21%. Imports peaked at X tons in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, imports of uncoated wood free printing and writing papers expanded rapidly to $X in 2021. In general, imports, however, showed a abrupt decrease. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of 21% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of $X. From 2019 to 2021, the growth of imports of failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

Brazil (X tons), Colombia (X tons) and Indonesia (X tons) were the main suppliers of imports of uncoated wood free printing and writing papers to Ecuador, together comprising 61% of total imports. Australia, the United States, South Africa, Portugal and China lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 10%.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were recorded for South Africa (with a CAGR of +48.4%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest uncoated wood free printing and writing paper suppliers to Ecuador were Brazil ($X), Colombia ($X) and Indonesia ($X), together comprising 61% of total imports. These countries were followed by Australia, the United States, Portugal, South Africa and China, which together accounted for a further 12%.

South Africa, with a CAGR of +49.2%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, in terms of the main suppliers over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

In 2021, the average import price for uncoated wood free printing and writing papers amounted to $X per ton, increasing by 3% against the previous year. Overall, the import price, however, showed a perceptible shrinkage. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 when the average import price increased by 12%. Over the period under review, average import prices reached the maximum at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, import prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably country of origin: the country with the highest price was Portugal ($X per ton), while the price for Australia ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Portugal (+6.4%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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