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Ecuador - Silicates, Commercial Alkali Metal Silicates - Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends and Insights

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Ecuador: Silicates Market 2024

Silicates Market Size in Ecuador

In 2022, the Ecuadorian silicates market increased by X% to $X, rising for the second year in a row after three years of decline. Over the period under review, consumption saw a prominent expansion. As a result, consumption attained the peak level of $X. From 2018 to 2022, the growth of the market remained at a lower figure.

Silicates Exports

Exports from Ecuador

In 2022, exports of silicates, commercial alkali metal silicates from Ecuador soared to X tons, jumping by X% against the year before. Over the period under review, exports showed significant growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 when exports increased by X%. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.

In value terms, silicates exports rose slightly to $X in 2022. In general, exports saw a buoyant increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 when exports increased by X%. Over the period under review, the exports attained the peak figure at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Panama (X tons), France (X tons) and Portugal (X tons) were the main destinations of silicates exports from Ecuador, together comprising X% of total exports.

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

In value terms, Panama ($X), Portugal ($X) and France ($X) were the largest markets for silicates exported from Ecuador worldwide, with a combined X% share of total exports.

In terms of the main countries of destination, Panama, with a CAGR of X%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to 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

In 2022, the average silicates export price amounted to $X per ton, dropping by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price saw a abrupt descent. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 an increase of X% against the previous year. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Portugal ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to France ($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 Panama (X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced mixed trend patterns.

Silicates Imports

Imports into Ecuador

In 2022, supplies from abroad of silicates, commercial alkali metal silicates increased by X% to X tons, rising for the second consecutive year after three years of decline. In general, imports enjoyed a prominent increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of X tons. From 2018 to 2022, the growth of imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, silicates imports soared to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports saw a strong expansion. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

China (X tons), Colombia (X tons) and the Netherlands (X tons) were the main suppliers of silicates imports to Ecuador, with a combined X% share of total imports. Peru, Belgium and Mexico lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

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

In value terms, the largest silicates suppliers to Ecuador were China ($X), Colombia ($X) and Peru ($X), with a combined X% share of total imports.

Among the main suppliers, China, with a CAGR of X%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of imports, over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average silicates import price amounted to $X per ton, jumping by X% against the previous year. In general, import price indicated a modest expansion from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 an increase of X%. Over the period under review, average import prices attained the peak figure at $X per ton in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, import prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was China ($X per ton), while the price for the Netherlands ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

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 more modest paces of growth.

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) :

What are the largest markets for silicates, commercial alkali metal silicates in the world?

China remains the largest silicates consuming country worldwide, accounting for 24% of total volume. Moreover, silicates consumption in China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest consumer, the United States, threefold. India ranked third in terms of total consumption with a 6.9% share.

What are the largest producers of silicates, commercial alkali metal silicates in the world?

The country with the largest volume of silicates production was China, comprising approx. 27% of total volume. Moreover, silicates production in China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest producer, the United States, fourfold. India ranked third in terms of total production with a 5.1% share.

What are the leading suppliers of silicates, commercial alkali metal silicates to Ecuador?

In value terms, the largest silicates suppliers to Ecuador were China, Colombia and Peru, with a combined 73% share of total imports.

What are the leading importers of silicates, commercial alkali metal silicates from Ecuador?

In value terms, the largest markets for silicates exported from Ecuador were Panama, Portugal and France, with a combined 100% share of total exports.

What is the average export price for silicates, commercial alkali metal silicates in Ecuador?

The average silicates export price stood at $577 per ton in 2022, reducing by -30.1% against the previous year.

What is the average import price for silicates, commercial alkali metal silicates in Ecuador?

In 2022, the average silicates import price amounted to $571 per ton, increasing by 24% against the previous year.

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

Product coverage:

Prodcom 20136240 - Silicates, commercial alkali metal silicates

Country coverage:

Ecuador

Data coverage:

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
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2. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

A Quick Overview of Market Performance
1. KEY FINDINGS
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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