Ecuador: Market for Soap And Organic Surface-Active Products In Bars Other Than For Toilet Use 2024

Market Size for Soap And Organic Surface-Active Products In Bars Other Than For Toilet Use in Ecuador

The Ecuadorian market for soap and organic surface-active products in bars other than for toilet use skyrocketed to $X in 2022, surging by X% against the previous year. Overall, the total consumption indicated a remarkable increase from 2012 to 2022: its value 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. Based on 2022 figures, consumption increased by X% against 2017 indices. As a result, consumption attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Production of Soap And Organic Surface-Active Products In Bars Other Than For Toilet Use in Ecuador

In value terms, production of soap and organic surface-active products in bars other than for toilet use rose modestly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production, however, showed a noticeable curtailment. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, production of reached the maximum level at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports of Soap And Organic Surface-Active Products In Bars Other Than For Toilet Use

Exports from Ecuador

Exports of soap and organic surface-active products in bars other than for toilet use from Ecuador expanded rapidly to X tons in 2022, increasing by X% compared with the previous year's figure. Overall, exports, however, continue to indicate a abrupt setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. The exports peaked at X tons in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, exports of soap and organic surface-active products in bars other than for toilet use rose markedly to $X in 2022. In general, exports, however, showed a abrupt contraction. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, the exports of reached the maximum at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Cuba (X tons), Colombia (X tons) and Peru (X tons) were the main destinations of exports of soap and organic surface-active products in bars other than for toilet use from Ecuador, together accounting for X% of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Cuba (with a CAGR of X%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced a decline.

In value terms, the largest markets for soap in bars other than for toilet use exported from Ecuador were Cuba ($X), Colombia ($X) and Peru ($X), together accounting for X% of total exports.

Cuba, with a CAGR of X%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, among the main countries of destination over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced mixed trend patterns.

Export Prices by Country

The average export price for soap and organic surface-active products in bars other than for toilet use stood at $X per ton in 2022, declining by X% against the previous year. Overall, the export price continues to indicate a slight descent. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 when the average export price increased by X%. Over the period under review, the average export prices reached the maximum at $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Peru ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Cuba ($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 Peru (X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Soap And Organic Surface-Active Products In Bars Other Than For Toilet Use

Imports into Ecuador

Imports of soap and organic surface-active products in bars other than for toilet use into Ecuador soared to X tons in 2022, jumping by X% against 2021 figures. Overall, imports recorded buoyant growth. As a result, imports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, imports of soap and organic surface-active products in bars other than for toilet use soared to $X in 2022. In general, imports continue to indicate a buoyant increase. As a result, imports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

In 2022, China (X tons) constituted the largest supplier of soap in bars other than for toilet use to Ecuador, accounting for a X% share of total imports. Moreover, imports of soap and organic surface-active products in bars other than for toilet use from China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Colombia (X tons), twofold. The third position in this ranking was held by Guatemala (X tons), with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume from China amounted to X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Colombia (X% per year) and Guatemala (X.8% per year).

In value terms, the largest soap in bars other than for toilet use suppliers to Ecuador were China ($X), Colombia ($X) and Mexico ($X), with a combined X% share of total imports. These countries were followed by Guatemala, which accounted for a further X%.

In terms of the main suppliers, Guatemala, with a CAGR of X.4%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to 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

The average import price for soap and organic surface-active products in bars other than for toilet use stood at $X per ton in 2022, surging by X% against the previous year. In general, the import price, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 when the average import price increased by X%. Over the period under review, average import prices attained the maximum at $X per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 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 Mexico ($X per ton), while the price for Guatemala ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

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

Source: IndexBox Platform

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