Ecuador: Uncoated Kraft Liner Market 2025

Uncoated Kraft Liner Market Size in Ecuador

In 2021, the Ecuadorian uncoated kraft liner market decreased by -31.6% to $X, falling for the second year in a row after six years of growth. Overall, consumption, however, continues to indicate a pronounced increase. Over the period under review, the market attained the maximum level at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Uncoated Kraft Liner Production in Ecuador

In value terms, uncoated kraft liner production shrank to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Overall, production, however, recorded measured growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2015 with an increase of 18%. Uncoated kraft liner production peaked at $X in 2020, and then dropped in the following year.

Uncoated Kraft Liner Exports

Exports from Ecuador

In 2021, exports of uncoated kraft liner from Ecuador dropped sharply to X tons, with a decrease of -28.7% against 2020. Overall, exports recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2015 when exports increased by 252%. Over the period under review, the exports reached the peak figure at X tons in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, uncoated kraft liner exports shrank rapidly to $X in 2021. In general, exports, however, continue to indicate mild growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when exports increased by 217%. As a result, the exports reached the peak of $X. From 2019 to 2021, the growth of the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Nicaragua (X tons) was the main destination for uncoated kraft liner exports from Ecuador, accounting for a 50% share of total exports. Moreover, uncoated kraft liner exports to Nicaragua exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Colombia (X tons), twofold. The third position in this ranking was held by Peru (X tons), with a 14% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Nicaragua amounted to +15.2%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Colombia (+30.7% per year) and Peru (+6.2% per year).

In value terms, Nicaragua ($X) remains the key foreign market for uncoated kraft liner exports from Ecuador, comprising 65% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Colombia ($X), with an 11% share of total exports. It was followed by Peru, with a 10% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Nicaragua stood at +23.4%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Colombia (+21.7% per year) and Peru (+8.4% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the average uncoated kraft liner export price amounted to $X per ton, growing by 18% against the previous year. In general, export price indicated slight growth from 2012 to 2021: its price increased at an average annual rate of +1.6% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, uncoated kraft liner export price increased by +77.8% against 2016 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 when the average export price increased by 24%. The export price peaked in 2021 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Guatemala ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Colombia ($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 Guatemala (+9.9%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Uncoated Kraft Liner Imports

Imports into Ecuador

In 2021, overseas purchases of uncoated kraft liner decreased by -72.8% to X tons, falling for the second consecutive year after six years of growth. Overall, imports showed a perceptible descent. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 when imports increased by 96%. Imports peaked at X tons in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, uncoated kraft liner imports contracted remarkably to $X in 2021. In general, imports showed a noticeable setback. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 when imports increased by 77% against the previous year. Imports peaked at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

Russia (X tons), the United States (X tons) and the Netherlands (X tons) were the main suppliers of uncoated kraft liner imports to Ecuador, together comprising 19% of total imports. Sweden, Brazil, Australia, South Africa, France, Costa Rica and Colombia lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 15%.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were recorded for South Africa (with a CAGR of +9.8%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest uncoated kraft liner suppliers to Ecuador were Russia ($X), the Netherlands ($X) and the United States ($X), together comprising 22% of total imports. These countries were followed by Sweden, South Africa, Australia, Brazil, France, Colombia and Costa Rica, which together accounted for a further 18%.

South Africa, with a CAGR of +16.2%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, among 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 uncoated kraft liner import price amounted to $X per ton, which is down by -29.5% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2021, it increased at an average annual rate of +2.0%. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when the average import price increased by 35% against the previous year. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $X per ton, and then dropped markedly in the following year.

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 Colombia ($X per ton), while the price for Costa Rica ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by France (+8.3%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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