Price for Pumice Stone, Whether or Not Heat Treated in Ecuador - 2022

Contents:

  1. Price for Pumice Stone, Whether or Not Heat Treated in Ecuador (CIF) - 2022
  2. Price for Pumice Stone, Whether or Not Heat Treated in Ecuador (FOB) - 2022
  3. Imports of Pumice Stone, Whether or Not Heat Treated in Ecuador
  4. Exports of Pumice Stone, Whether or Not Heat Treated in Ecuador

Price for Pumice Stone, Whether or Not Heat Treated in Ecuador (CIF) - 2022

In 2022, the average import price for pumice stone, whether or not heat treated amounted to $4,716 per ton, declining by -12.6% against the previous year. In general, import price indicated moderate growth from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +2.8% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, import price for pumice stone, whether or not heat treated decreased by -33.4% against 2019 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 when the average import price increased by 33%. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $7,083 per ton. From 2020 to 2022, the average import prices failed to regain momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was the United States ($4,846 per ton), while the price for China stood at $2,665 per ton.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by China (-0.0%).

Price for Pumice Stone, Whether or Not Heat Treated in Ecuador (FOB) - 2022

The average export price for pumice stone, whether or not heat treated stood at $1,220 per ton in 2022, rising by 11% against the previous year. Overall, export price indicated a remarkable increase from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +5.9% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, export price for pumice stone, whether or not heat treated increased by +18.5% against 2020 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 an increase of 54%. The export price peaked in 2022 and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the rate of growth in terms of prices for Colombia amounted to +6.1% per year.

Imports of Pumice Stone, Whether or Not Heat Treated in Ecuador

In 2022, approx. 46 tons of pumice stone, whether or not heat treated were imported into Ecuador; with an increase of 502% compared with the previous year's figure. Over the period under review, imports showed a significant expansion. As a result, imports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, imports of pumice stone, whether or not heat treated soared to $215K in 2022. In general, imports continue to indicate a significant expansion. As a result, imports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Import of Pumice Stone, Whether or Not Heat Treated in Ecuador (Thousand USD)
COUNTRY2019202020212022CAGR,
2019-2022
United States9.62.319.9204177.0%
China13.86.617.09.0-13.3%
Others2.11.84.01.7-6.8%
Total25.510.640.9215103.5%

Top Suppliers of Pumice Stone, Whether or Not Heat Treated to Ecuador in 2022:

  1. United States (42.2 tons)
  2. China (3.4 tons)

Exports of Pumice Stone, Whether or Not Heat Treated in Ecuador

In 2022, after two years of decline, there was significant growth in overseas shipments of pumice stone, whether or not heat treated, when their volume increased by 28% to 27 tons. Overall, exports, however, continue to indicate a deep reduction.

In value terms, exports of pumice stone, whether or not heat treated soared to $33K in 2022. Over the period under review, exports, however, recorded a perceptible downturn.

Export of Pumice Stone, Whether or Not Heat Treated in Ecuador (Thousand USD)
COUNTRY2019202020212022CAGR,
2019-2022
Colombia37.530.223.433.0-4.2%
Others0.70.9N/A0.3-24.6%
Total38.231.223.433.3-4.5%

Top Export Markets for Pumice Stone, Whether or Not Heat Treated from Ecuador in 2022:

  1. Colombia (27.2 tons)

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform

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