Ecuador: Market for Articles Of Asbestos-Cement, Cellulose Fiber-Cement Or The Like 2024

Market Size for Articles Of Asbestos-Cement, Cellulose Fiber-Cement Or The Like in Ecuador

The Ecuadorian articles of fiber cement market shrank notably to $X in 2022, with a decrease of X% against the previous year. In general, consumption saw a drastic downturn. Over the period under review, the market reached the maximum level at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Production of Articles Of Asbestos-Cement, Cellulose Fiber-Cement Or The Like in Ecuador

In value terms, articles of fiber cement production totaled $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production showed a perceptible reduction. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 when the production volume increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, production attained the peak level of $X. From 2014 to 2022, production growth remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports of Articles Of Asbestos-Cement, Cellulose Fiber-Cement Or The Like

Exports from Ecuador

In 2022, the amount of articles of asbestos-cement, cellulose fiber-cement or the like exported from Ecuador soared to X tons, jumping by X% against the year before. Overall, exports posted significant growth. As a result, the exports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, articles of fiber cement exports surged to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports continue to indicate a significant expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2019 when exports increased by X%. The exports peaked in 2022 and are likely to continue growth in years to come.

Exports by Country

Peru (X tons), El Salvador (X tons) and Panama (X tons) were the main destinations of articles of fiber cement exports from Ecuador, with a combined X% share of total exports. Honduras, Colombia and Costa Rica lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Honduras (with a CAGR of X%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Peru ($X), El Salvador ($X) and Panama ($X) appeared to be the largest markets for articles of fiber cement exported from Ecuador worldwide, together comprising X% of total exports.

Among the main countries of destination, Panama, with a CAGR of X%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of exports, over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

The average articles of fiber cement export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, which is down by X% against the previous year. Overall, the export price saw a pronounced slump. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2015 when the average export price increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, the export price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2016 to 2022, the average export prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major external markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Costa Rica ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Honduras ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Nicaragua (X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Articles Of Asbestos-Cement, Cellulose Fiber-Cement Or The Like

Imports into Ecuador

Articles of fiber cement imports into Ecuador declined to X tons in 2022, with a decrease of X% on the previous year. Overall, imports, however, showed buoyant growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, imports attained the peak figure at X tons in 2021, and then contracted in the following year.

In value terms, articles of fiber cement imports reached $X in 2022. In general, imports, however, continue to indicate a temperate increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports attained the peak figure in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Colombia (X tons) was the main supplier of articles of fiber cement to Ecuador, accounting for a X% share of total imports. It was followed by Honduras (X tons), with a X% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume from Colombia amounted to X%.

In value terms, Colombia ($X) constituted the largest supplier of articles of asbestos-cement, cellulose fiber-cement or the like to Ecuador, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Honduras ($X), with a X% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value from Colombia totaled X%.

Import Prices by Country

The average articles of fiber cement import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, growing by X% against the previous year. In general, the import price, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, import prices failed to regain momentum.

Average prices varied somewhat amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Colombia ($X per ton), while the price for Honduras amounted to $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Colombia (X%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.

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