Ecuador: Trichloroethylene And Tetrachloroethylene Market 2025

Trichloroethylene And Tetrachloroethylene Market Size in Ecuador

In 2021, the Ecuadorian trichloroethylene and tetrachloroethylene market increased by 24% to $X, rising for the second year in a row after three years of decline. In general, consumption saw a abrupt curtailment. Trichloroethylene and tetrachloroethylene consumption peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Trichloroethylene And Tetrachloroethylene Exports

Exports from Ecuador

Trichloroethylene and tetrachloroethylene exports from Ecuador dropped dramatically to X tons in 2020, with a decrease of -23.8% compared with 2019. Overall, exports saw a noticeable setback. The smallest decline of -23.8% was in 2019. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at X tons in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2020, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, trichloroethylene and tetrachloroethylene exports declined remarkably to $X in 2020. In general, exports saw a deep slump. The exports peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2020, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Panama (X tons) was the main destination for trichloroethylene and tetrachloroethylene exports from Ecuador, accounting for a approx. 100% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2020, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Panama totaled -23.8%.

In value terms, Panama ($X) also remains the key foreign market for trichloroethylene and tetrachloroethylene (perchloroethylene) exports from Ecuador.

From 2012 to 2020, the average annual growth rate of value to Panama totaled -23.2%.

Export Prices by Country

In 2020, the average trichloroethylene and tetrachloroethylene export price amounted to $X per ton, leveling off at the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price, however, showed a abrupt descent. Over the period under review, the average export prices reached the peak figure at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2020, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

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

From 2012 to 2020, the rate of growth in terms of prices for Panama amounted to +0.7% per year.

Trichloroethylene And Tetrachloroethylene Imports

Imports into Ecuador

In 2021, imports of trichloroethylene and tetrachloroethylene (perchloroethylene) into Ecuador declined to X tons, with a decrease of -6.6% compared with the previous year's figure. Over the period under review, imports recorded a perceptible downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 with an increase of 34%. Over the period under review, imports reached the peak figure at X tons in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2021, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, trichloroethylene and tetrachloroethylene imports soared to $X in 2021. Overall, imports saw a abrupt slump. Imports peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

The Czech Republic (X tons), India (X tons) and the United States (X tons) were the main suppliers of trichloroethylene and tetrachloroethylene imports to Ecuador, with a combined 31% share of total imports. Germany, France, Switzerland, the Netherlands, Russia, Japan, Belgium and China lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 25%.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were recorded for Switzerland (with a CAGR of +91.2%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest trichloroethylene and tetrachloroethylene suppliers to Ecuador were the Czech Republic ($X), the United States ($X) and India ($X), together accounting for 30% of total imports. Germany, Japan, the Netherlands, Switzerland, France, Russia, Belgium and China lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 25%.

In terms of the main suppliers, Switzerland, with a CAGR of +78.2%, saw the highest growth rate of 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

In 2021, the average trichloroethylene and tetrachloroethylene import price amounted to $X per ton, rising by 40% against the previous year. Overall, the import price, however, recorded a perceptible contraction. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, import prices failed to regain momentum.

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 Germany ($X per ton), while the price for France ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Japan (+7.1%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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