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Ecuador: Kaolin Market 2024

Kaolin Market Size in Ecuador

The Ecuadorian kaolin market expanded notably to $X in 2023, surging by X% against the previous year. In general, consumption showed a resilient expansion. Over the period under review, the market reached the maximum level at $X in 2021; however, from 2022 to 2023, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Kaolin Production in Ecuador

In value terms, kaolin production expanded significantly to $X in 2023 estimated in export price. In general, production recorded significant growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 when the production volume increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production attained the peak level at $X in 2021; however, from 2022 to 2023, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Kaolin Exports

Exports from Ecuador

In 2023, the amount of kaolin and kaolinic clays exported from Ecuador soared to X tons, picking up by X% on the previous year. Over the period under review, exports, however, continue to indicate a abrupt slump. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports attained the maximum at X tons in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2023, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, kaolin exports surged to $X in 2023. In general, exports, however, showed a noticeable contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 with an increase of X%. As a result, the exports attained the peak of $X. From 2017 to 2023, the growth of the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Chile (X tons) was the main destination for kaolin exports from Ecuador, with a X% share of total exports. It was followed by Peru (X kg), with a X% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2023, the average annual growth rate of volume to Chile totaled X%.

In value terms, Chile ($X) remains the key foreign market for kaolin and kaolinic clays exports from Ecuador, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Peru ($X), with a X% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2023, the average annual growth rate of value to Chile amounted to X%.

Export Prices by Country

In 2023, the average kaolin export price amounted to $X per ton, approximately mirroring the previous year. In general, the export price recorded a remarkable increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 when the average export price increased by X%. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2021; afterwards, it flattened through to 2023.

Average prices varied somewhat for the major external markets. In 2023, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Peru ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Chile stood at $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Peru (X%).

Kaolin Imports

Imports into Ecuador

In 2023, kaolin imports into Ecuador stood at X tons, picking up by X% against 2022 figures. Overall, imports, however, showed a mild setback. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. Imports peaked at X tons in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2023, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, kaolin imports rose rapidly to $X in 2023. In general, imports enjoyed a pronounced increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of $X. From 2022 to 2023, the growth of imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

The UK (X tons), Colombia (X tons) and the United States (X tons) were the main suppliers of kaolin imports to Ecuador, with a combined X% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by Colombia (with a CAGR of X%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the United States ($X), the UK ($X) and Colombia ($X) appeared to be the largest kaolin suppliers to Ecuador, together comprising X% of total imports.

Colombia, with a CAGR of X%, recorded the highest growth rate of 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

The average kaolin import price stood at $X per ton in 2023, dropping by X% against the previous year. In general, import price indicated notable growth from 2012 to 2023: its price increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last eleven years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2023 figures, kaolin import price increased by X% against 2016 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 when the average import price increased by X% against the previous year. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2022, and then dropped slightly in the following year.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2023, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was the United States ($X per ton), while the price for Colombia ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the United States (X%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

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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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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