Ecuador: Self-Adhesive Paper Market 2025

Self-Adhesive Paper Market Size in Ecuador

The Ecuadorian self-adhesive paper market rose markedly to $X in 2021, with an increase of 8.6% against the previous year. In general, the total consumption indicated notable growth from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +3.6% 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 -2.8% against 2019 indices. Self-adhesive paper consumption peaked at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Self-Adhesive Paper Production in Ecuador

In value terms, self-adhesive paper production expanded notably to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Overall, the total production indicated a mild expansion from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +1.3% 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 -6.3% against 2019 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of 61% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production hit record highs at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Self-Adhesive Paper Exports

Exports from Ecuador

In 2021, overseas shipments of self-adhesive paper and paperboard increased by 57% to X tons, rising for the second year in a row after two years of decline. Overall, exports, however, showed a precipitous contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of 505%. The exports peaked at X tons in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, self-adhesive paper exports soared to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, exports, however, faced a sharp reduction. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 when exports increased by 548% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports reached the peak figure at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

The Czech Republic (X tons) was the main destination for self-adhesive paper exports from Ecuador, accounting for a 89% share of total exports. Moreover, self-adhesive paper exports to the Czech Republic exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Norway (X tons), more than tenfold. Peru (X tons) ranked third in terms of total exports with a 2.7% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume to the Czech Republic totaled -31.3%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Norway (-14.1% per year) and Peru (+0.0% per year).

In value terms, the Czech Republic ($X) remains the key foreign market for self-adhesive paper and paperboard exports from Ecuador, comprising 77% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Norway ($X), with a 15% share of total exports. It was followed by Peru, with a 4.3% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value to the Czech Republic totaled -36.5%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Norway (-16.4% per year) and Peru (-14.7% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average self-adhesive paper export price stood at $X per ton in 2021, declining by -12.6% against the previous year. Overall, the export price showed a deep reduction. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 when the average export price increased by 45%. Over the period under review, the average export prices attained the maximum at $X per ton in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major overseas markets. In 2021, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was France ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to the Czech Republic ($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 (+6.7%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Self-Adhesive Paper Imports

Imports into Ecuador

In 2021, the amount of self-adhesive paper and paperboard imported into Ecuador soared to X tons, jumping by 24% against 2020. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of +4.9% from 2012 to 2021; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. As a result, imports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, self-adhesive paper imports surged to $X in 2021. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of +3.0% over the period from 2012 to 2021; however, the trend pattern remained consistent, with only minor fluctuations being recorded in certain years. As a result, imports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

In 2021, Colombia (X tons) constituted the largest self-adhesive paper supplier to Ecuador, accounting for a 55% share of total imports. Moreover, self-adhesive paper imports from Colombia exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Chile (X tons), threefold. The third position in this ranking was held by China (X tons), with a 9.6% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume from Colombia totaled +1.5%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Chile (+30.4% per year) and China (+20.4% per year).

In value terms, Colombia ($X) constituted the largest supplier of self-adhesive paper and paperboard to Ecuador, comprising 51% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Chile ($X), with a 15% share of total imports. It was followed by China, with a 12% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value from Colombia was relatively modest. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Chile (+19.7% per year) and China (+20.0% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average self-adhesive paper import price stood at $X per ton in 2021, with an increase of 4.7% against the previous year. In general, the import price, however, showed a slight shrinkage. Over the period under review, average import prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, import prices stood at a somewhat 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 the United States ($X per ton), while the price for Mexico ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the United States (+3.7%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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