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Ecuador: Sack Kraft Paper Market 2025

Sack Kraft Paper Market Size in Ecuador

The Ecuadorian sack kraft paper market dropped markedly to $X in 2022, shrinking by -23.3% against the previous year. This figure reflects the total revenues of producers and importers (excluding logistics costs, retail marketing costs, and retailers' margins, which will be included in the final consumer price). In general, consumption saw a relatively flat trend pattern. As a result, consumption attained the peak level of $X, and then fell notably in the following year.

Sack Kraft Paper Exports

Exports from Ecuador

In 2022, shipments abroad of sack kraft paper was finally on the rise to reach X tons after two years of decline. Over the period under review, exports showed strong growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when exports increased by 347%. The exports peaked at X tons in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, sack kraft paper exports rose rapidly to $X in 2022. Overall, exports recorded a buoyant expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 with an increase of 518%. Over the period under review, the exports reached the maximum at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

The Dominican Republic (X tons) was the main destination for sack kraft paper exports from Ecuador, with a approx. 100% share of total exports.

From 2013 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume to the Dominican Republic amounted to +3.8%.

In value terms, the Dominican Republic ($X) emerged as the key foreign market for sack kraft paper exports from Ecuador.

From 2013 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to the Dominican Republic stood at -9.0%.

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average sack kraft paper export price amounted to $X per ton, reducing by -23.5% against the previous year. Overall, the export price, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when the average export price increased by 50%. Over the period under review, the average export prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2021, and then shrank sharply in the following year.

As there is only one major export destination, the average price level is determined by prices for the Dominican Republic.

From 2013 to 2022, the rate of growth in terms of prices for Costa Rica amounted to +167.5% per year.

Sack Kraft Paper Imports

Imports into Ecuador

In 2022, supplies from abroad of sack kraft paper decreased by -24.5% to X tons for the first time since 2019, thus ending a two-year rising trend. Over the period under review, total imports indicated slight growth from 2012 to 2022: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +1.2% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, imports increased by +48.3% against 2019 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of 96% against the previous year. As a result, imports attained the peak of X tons, and then reduced dramatically in the following year.

In value terms, sack kraft paper imports contracted significantly to $X in 2022. In general, imports continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 when imports increased by 86% against the previous year. Imports peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Colombia (X tons) constituted the largest supplier of sack kraft paper to Ecuador, with a 63% share of total imports. Moreover, sack kraft paper imports from Colombia exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, the United States (X tons), sixfold. The third position in this ranking was held by Spain (X tons), with a 10% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume from Colombia stood at -1.5%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: the United States (-0.7% per year) and Spain (+13.5% per year).

In value terms, Colombia ($X) constituted the largest supplier of sack kraft paper to Ecuador, comprising 60% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Spain ($X), with an 11% share of total imports. It was followed by the United States, with an 11% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from Colombia stood at -3.4%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Spain (+19.1% per year) and the United States (-4.6% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average sack kraft paper import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, increasing by 1.8% against the previous year. In general, the import price, however, continues to indicate a mild setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 an increase of 7.7%. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, import prices failed to regain momentum.

Average prices varied somewhat amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the countries with the highest prices were Finland ($X per ton) and Spain ($X per ton), while the price for Canada ($X per ton) and Colombia ($X per ton) were amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Spain (+4.9%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.

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This report provides an in-depth analysis of the sack kraft paper market in Ecuador. Within it, you will discover the latest data on market trends and opportunities by country, consumption, production and price developments, as well as the global trade (imports and exports). The forecast exhibits the market prospects through 2030.

Product coverage:

Prodcom 17124120 - Uncoated, unbleached sack kraft paper (excluding for writing, p rinting or other graphic purposes, punch card stock and punch card tape paper)
Prodcom 17124140 - Uncoated sack kraft paper (excluding unbleached, for writing, p rinting or other graphic purposes, punch card stock and punch card tape paper)

Country coverage:

Ecuador

Data coverage:

Market volume and value
Per Capita consumption
Forecast of the market dynamics in the medium term
Trade (exports and imports) in Ecuador
Export and import prices
Market trends, drivers and restraints
Key market players and their profiles

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1. INTRODUCTION

Making Data-Driven Decisions to Grow Your Business
1. REPORT DESCRIPTION
2. RESEARCH METHODOLOGY AND AI PLATFORM
3. DATA-DRIVEN DECISIONS FOR YOUR BUSINESS
4. GLOSSARY AND SPECIFIC TERMS
2. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

A Quick Overview of Market Performance
1. KEY FINDINGS
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3. MARKET OVERVIEW

Understanding the Current State of The Market and Its Prospects
1. MARKET SIZE
2. MARKET STRUCTURE
3. TRADE BALANCE
4. PER CAPITA CONSUMPTION
5. MARKET FORECAST TO 2030
4. MOST PROMISING PRODUCT

Finding New Products to Diversify Your Business
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1. TOP PRODUCTS TO DIVERSIFY YOUR BUSINESS
2. BEST-SELLING PRODUCTS
3. MOST CONSUMED PRODUCT
4. MOST TRADED PRODUCT
5. MOST PROFITABLE PRODUCT FOR EXPORT
5. MOST PROMISING SUPPLYING COUNTRIES

Choosing the Best Countries to Establish Your Sustainable Supply Chain
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1. TOP COUNTRIES TO SOURCE YOUR PRODUCT
2. TOP PRODUCING COUNTRIES
3. TOP EXPORTING COUNTRIES
4. LOW-COST EXPORTING COUNTRIES
6. MOST PROMISING OVERSEAS MARKETS

Choosing the Best Countries to Boost Your Exports
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1. TOP OVERSEAS MARKETS FOR EXPORTING YOUR PRODUCT
2. TOP CONSUMING MARKETS
3. UNSATURATED MARKETS
4. TOP IMPORTING MARKETS
5. MOST PROFITABLE MARKETS
7. PRODUCTION

The Latest Trends and Insights into The Industry
1. PRODUCTION VOLUME AND VALUE
8. IMPORTS
The Largest Import Supplying Countries
1. IMPORTS FROM 2012–2024
2. IMPORTS BY COUNTRY
3. IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
9. EXPORTS
The Largest Destinations for Exports
1. EXPORTS FROM 2012–2024
2. EXPORTS BY COUNTRY
3. EXPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
10. PROFILES OF MAJOR PRODUCERS

The Largest Producers on The Market and Their Profiles
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LIST OF TABLES
1. Key Findings In 2024
2. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
3. Market Value, 2012–2024
4. Per Capita Consumption In 2012-2024
5. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
6. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
7. Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2024
8. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
9. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
10. Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2024
LIST OF FIGURES
1. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
2. Market Value, 2012–2024
3. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012-2024
4. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012-2024
5. Trade Balance, In Physical Terms, 2012-2024
6. Trade Balance, In Value Terms, 2012-2024
7. Per Capita Consumption, 2012-2024
8. Market Volume Forecast to 2030
9. Market Value Forecast to 2030
10. Products: Market Size And Growth, By Type
11. Products: Average Per Capita Consumption, By Type
12. Products: Exports And Growth, By Type
13. Products: Export Prices And Growth, By Type
14. Production Volume And Growth
15. Exports And Growth
16. Export Prices And Growth
17. Market Size And Growth
18. Per Capita Consumption
19. Imports And Growth
20. Import Prices
21. Production, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
22. Production, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
23. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
24. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
25. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2024
26. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
27. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
28. Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2024
29. Exports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
30. Exports, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
31. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2024
32. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
33. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
34. Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2024