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Ecuador - Unbleached Sulphate Pulp - Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends and Insights

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Ecuador: Unbleached Sulphate Pulp Market 2024

Unbleached Sulphate Pulp Market Size in Ecuador

The Ecuadorian unbleached sulphate pulp market dropped significantly to $X in 2022, reducing by -19.8% 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 abrupt downturn. Over the period under review, the market attained the maximum level at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Unbleached Sulphate Pulp Exports

Exports from Ecuador

Unbleached sulphate pulp exports from Ecuador soared to X tons in 2021, rising by 20% compared with the previous year's figure. The total export volume increased at an average annual rate of +20.0% over the period from 2020 to 2021; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with only minor fluctuations being recorded in certain years. As a result, the exports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, unbleached sulphate pulp exports skyrocketed to $X in 2021. The total export value increased at an average annual rate of +20.0% from 2020 to 2021; the trend pattern remained consistent, with only minor fluctuations being recorded in certain years. As a result, the exports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

Colombia (X tons) was the main destination for unbleached sulphate pulp exports from Ecuador, accounting for a approx. 100% share of total exports.

From 2020 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume to Colombia stood at +20.0%.

In value terms, Colombia ($X) also remains the key foreign market for unbleached sulphate pulp exports from Ecuador.

From 2020 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Colombia amounted to +20.0%.

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the average unbleached sulphate pulp export price amounted to $X per ton, remaining constant against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2020, and then fell in the following year.

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

From 2020 to 2021, the rate of growth in terms of prices for Colombia amounted to 0.0% per year.

Unbleached Sulphate Pulp Imports

Imports into Ecuador

In 2022, approx. X tons of unbleached sulphate pulp were imported into Ecuador; reducing by -16.2% compared with the previous year. In general, imports recorded a abrupt shrinkage. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 with an increase of 254% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports attained the peak figure at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, unbleached sulphate pulp imports contracted remarkably to $X in 2022. Overall, imports faced a deep reduction. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 when imports increased by 280%. Imports peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

In 2022, the United States (X tons) constituted the largest supplier of unbleached sulphate pulp to Ecuador, accounting for a 72% share of total imports. Moreover, unbleached sulphate pulp imports from the United States exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Germany (X tons), fourfold. Chile (X tons) ranked third in terms of total imports with a 7.2% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from the United States stood at -13.8%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Germany (-7.8% per year) and Chile (-20.3% per year).

In value terms, the United States ($X), Germany ($X) and Chile ($X) were the largest unbleached sulphate pulp suppliers to Ecuador, together comprising 95% of total imports.

Among the main suppliers, Germany, with a CAGR of -7.5%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced a decline.

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average unbleached sulphate pulp import price amounted to $X per ton, which is down by -9.7% against the previous year. Over the last decade, it increased at an average annual rate of +2.7%. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 an increase of 39% against the previous year. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2019 to 2022, the average import prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Germany ($X per ton), while the price for the United States ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Chile (+3.3%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) :

What are the largest markets for unbleached sulphate pulp in the world?

The United States constituted the country with the largest volume of unbleached sulphate pulp consumption, accounting for 57% of total volume. Moreover, unbleached sulphate pulp consumption in the United States exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest consumer, Russia, sixfold. The third position in this ranking was occupied by Sweden, with a 5.9% share.

What are the largest producers of unbleached sulphate pulp in the world?

The United States remains the largest unbleached sulphate pulp producing country worldwide, comprising approx. 58% of total volume. Moreover, unbleached sulphate pulp production in the United States exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest producer, Russia, sixfold. Sweden ranked third in terms of total production with a 6.3% share.

What are the leading suppliers of unbleached sulphate pulp to Ecuador?

In value terms, Chile, Germany and the United States constituted the largest unbleached sulphate pulp suppliers to Ecuador, together comprising 96% of total imports.

What are the leading importers of unbleached sulphate pulp from Ecuador?

In value terms, Colombia remains the key foreign market for unbleached sulphate pulp exports from Ecuador.

What is the average export price for unbleached sulphate pulp in Ecuador?

The average unbleached sulphate pulp export price stood at $835 per ton in 2021, therefore, remained relatively stable against the previous year.

What is the average import price for unbleached sulphate pulp in Ecuador?

In 2021, the average unbleached sulphate pulp import price amounted to $765 per ton, shrinking by -20.1% against the previous year.

This report provides an in-depth analysis of the unbleached sulphate pulp 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:

FCL 1662 - Chemical wood pulp, sulphate, unbleached

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
2. MARKET TRENDS This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO
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 2012–2023
2. IMPORTS BY COUNTRY
3. IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
9. EXPORTS
The Largest Destinations for Exports
1. EXPORTS FROM 2012–2023
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 2023
2. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
3. Market Value, 2012–2023
4. Per Capita Consumption In 2012-2023
5. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
6. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
7. Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2023
8. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
9. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
10. Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2023
LIST OF FIGURES
1. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
2. Market Value, 2012–2023
3. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012-2023
4. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012-2023
5. Trade Balance, In Physical Terms, 2012-2023
6. Trade Balance, In Value Terms, 2012-2023
7. Per Capita Consumption, 2012-2023
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, 2012–2023
22. Production, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
23. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
24. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
25. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2023
26. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
27. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
28. Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2023
29. Exports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
30. Exports, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
31. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2023
32. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
33. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
34. Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2023