Ecuador - Kaolin - Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends and Insights
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Kaolin Price in Ecuador - 2022

Contents:

  1. Kaolin Price in Ecuador (CIF) - 2022
  2. Kaolin Price in Ecuador (FOB) - 2022
  3. Kaolin Imports in Ecuador
  4. Kaolin Exports in Ecuador

Kaolin Price in Ecuador (CIF) - 2022

The average kaolin import price stood at $314 per ton in 2022, reducing by -1.7% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2022, it increased at an average annual rate of +3.3%. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 an increase of 29% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices reached the maximum at $320 per ton in 2021, and then shrank in the following year.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was the United States ($609 per ton), while the price for the UK ($136 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the United States (+11.4%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.

Kaolin Price in Ecuador (FOB) - 2022

The average kaolin export price stood at $1,028 per ton in 2022, which is down by -10.5% against the previous year. Overall, the export price, however, saw resilient growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2015 an increase of 166%. Over the period under review, the average export prices hit record highs at $1,148 per ton in 2021, and then dropped in the following year.

Average prices varied noticeably for the major foreign markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Chile ($1,037 per ton), while the average price for exports to Peru stood at $932 per ton.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Peru (+20.1%).

Kaolin Imports in Ecuador

In 2022, imports of kaolin and kaolinic clays into Ecuador fell significantly to 15K tons, declining by -22.3% on 2021 figures. Over the period under review, imports recorded a mild downturn. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of 80% against the previous year. As a result, imports attained the peak of 19K tons, and then reduced sharply in the following year.

In value terms, kaolin imports shrank dramatically to $4.6M in 2022. Overall, total imports indicated temperate growth from 2019 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +2.6% over the last three years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, imports increased by +44.9% against 2020 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when imports increased by 90%. As a result, imports reached the peak of $6.1M, and then contracted rapidly in the following year.

Import of Kaolin in Ecuador (Thousand USD)
COUNTRY2019202020212022CAGR,
2019-2022
United States1,4521,3052,4072,55620.7%
United Kingdom1,3041,0902,120746-17.0%
Peru16018845237132.4%
China22321641233915.0%
Colombia49.062.813511131.3%
Spain32.623.828.690.540.5%
Ukraine44.718.413381.822.3%
Others1,019288370332-31.2%
Total4,2853,1936,0604,6262.6%

Top Suppliers of Kaolin to Ecuador in 2022:

  1. United Kingdom (5.5K tons)
  2. United States (4.2K tons)
  3. Peru (1.8K tons)
  4. China (0.8K tons)
  5. Colombia (0.5K tons)
  6. Ukraine (0.4K tons)
  7. Spain (0.4K tons)

Kaolin Exports in Ecuador

In 2022, after three years of growth, there was significant decline in shipments abroad of kaolin and kaolinic clays, when their volume decreased by -17% to 4.9 tons. Over the period under review, total exports indicated a strong increase from 2019 to 2022: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +16.2% over the last three-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, exports increased by +56.8% against 2019 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of 53% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of 5.9 tons, and then plummeted in the following year.

In value terms, kaolin exports reduced sharply to $5.1K in 2022. In general, exports, however, enjoyed significant growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when exports increased by 106%. As a result, the exports reached the peak of $6.8K, and then fell sharply in the following year.

Export of Kaolin in Ecuador (Thousand USD)
COUNTRY2019202020212022CAGR,
2019-2022
Chile2.33.26.64.928.7%
PeruN/A0.10.20.10.0%
OthersN/AN/AN/AN/A0%
Total2.33.36.85.130.4%

Top Export Markets for Kaolin from Ecuador in 2022:

  1. Chile (4.8 tons)
  2. Peru (0.1 tons)

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform

This report provides an in-depth analysis of the kaolin 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.

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    • Ecuador

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    • 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. 1. INTRODUCTION

      Making Data-Driven Decisions to Grow Your Business

      1. REPORT DESCRIPTION
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    2. 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. 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
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      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. 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
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    6. 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
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      4. TOP IMPORTING MARKETS
      5. MOST PROFITABLE MARKETS
    7. 7. PRODUCTION

      The Latest Trends and Insights into The Industry

      1. PRODUCTION VOLUME AND VALUE
    8. 8. IMPORTS

      The Largest Import Supplying Countries

      1. IMPORTS FROM 2012–2023
      2. IMPORTS BY COUNTRY
      3. IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
    9. 9. EXPORTS

      The Largest Destinations for Exports

      1. EXPORTS FROM 2012–2023
      2. EXPORTS BY COUNTRY
      3. EXPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
    10. 10. PROFILES OF MAJOR PRODUCERS

      The Largest Producers on The Market and Their Profiles

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    11. 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
    12. 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
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