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Roundwood coniferous market in Ecuador

Release date: Mar 30, 2026

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Research period: 2017-2025

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Earlier Report Observations

The coniferous roundwood market in Ecuador experienced gradual growth from 1.6 million cubic meters in 2018 to 1.6 million cubic meters in 2020, supported by a broad forestry sector that included extensive teak plantations under proper silvicultural practices and rising demand for tropical wood and bamboo in construction finishes.

Market volume surged to 2.4 million cubic meters in 2021, primarily due to government efforts to simplify procedures and formalize small-scale loggers, which increased legal timber production. In 2022, the market stabilized at 2.3 million cubic meters despite external trade challenges that caused a 37% drop in pine exports.

A contraction to 2.0 million cubic meters occurred in 2023 as the sector faced a recession in domestic construction and high production costs, prompting a shift toward exporting processed wood products like MDF moldings and melamine boards.

Table of content

1. Disclaimer
2. Terms of use of the report
3. Product codes in the statistical classifications used in the report
4. Key Market Indicators and Trends
1. 4.1. Key Market Indicators
  1. 4.1.1. In kind
    1. 4.1.1.1. Production, 2018-2023
    2. 4.1.1.2. Imports, 2018-2024
    3. 4.1.1.3. Exports, 2018-2024
    4. 4.1.1.4. Market size, 2018-2023
2. 4.2. Market Trends and Factors
5. Production
1. 5.1. Production in Ecuador
  1. 5.1.1. Annual dynamics of production in Ecuador in kind, 2018-2023, K m³
  2. 5.1.2. Annual dynamics of production in Ecuador in value, 2018-2023, $ US
2. 5.2. Global production by Country, 2018-2023
  1. 5.2.1. Annual dynamics of production by macroregions in kind, 2018-2023, K m³
  2. 5.2.2. Dynamics of production structure by macroregions in kind, 2018-2023
  3. 5.2.3. Annual dynamics of production by country in kind, 2018-2023, K m³
  4. 5.2.4. Structure of production by countries in kind, 2018-2023
  5. 5.2.5. Dynamics of peoduction structure by countries in kind, 2018-2023
6. Imports
1. 6.1. Imports (Direct Data)
  1. 6.1.1. Imports - Total information
  2. 6.1.2. Imports in kind, m³
    1. 6.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Ecuador in kind, 2018-2024, m³
    2. 6.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Ecuador by countries, 2018-2024, m³
    3. 6.1.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 6.1.3. Imports in value, K $ US
    1. 6.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Ecuador in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 6.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Ecuador by countries, 2018-2024, K $ US
    3. 6.1.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 6.1.4. Average price of product's imports, $ US/m³
    1. 6.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Ecuador, 2018-2024, $ US/m³
    2. 6.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Ecuador by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/m³
2. 6.2. Imports (Mirror Data)
  1. 6.2.1. Imports - Total information
  2. 6.2.2. Imports in kind, m³
    1. 6.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Ecuador in kind, 2018-2024, m³
    2. 6.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Ecuador by countries, 2018-2024, m³
    3. 6.2.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 6.2.3. Imports in value, K $ US
    1. 6.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Ecuador in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 6.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Ecuador by countries, 2018-2024, K $ US
    3. 6.2.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 6.2.4. Average price of product's imports, $ US/m³
    1. 6.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Ecuador, 2018-2024, $ US/m³
    2. 6.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Ecuador by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/m³
7. Exports
1. 7.1. Exports (Direct Data)
  1. 7.1.1. Exports - Total information
  2. 7.1.2. Exports in kind, m³
    1. 7.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Ecuador in kind, 2018-2024, m³
    2. 7.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Ecuador by countries, 2018-2024, m³
    3. 7.1.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 7.1.3. Exports in value, K $ US
    1. 7.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Ecuador in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 7.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Ecuador by countries, 2018-2024, K $ US
    3. 7.1.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 7.1.4. Average price of product's exports, $ US/m³
    1. 7.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Ecuador, 2018-2024, $ US/m³
    2. 7.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Ecuador by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/m³
2. 7.2. Exports (Mirror Data)
  1. 7.2.1. Exports - Total information
  2. 7.2.2. Exports in kind, m³
    1. 7.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Ecuador in kind, 2018-2024, m³
    2. 7.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Ecuador by countries, 2018-2024, m³
    3. 7.2.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 7.2.3. Exports in value, K $ US
    1. 7.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Ecuador in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 7.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Ecuador by countries, 2018-2024, K $ US
    3. 7.2.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 7.2.4. Average price of product's exports, $ US/m³
    1. 7.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Ecuador, 2018-2024, $ US/m³
    2. 7.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Ecuador by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/m³
8. Trade balance
1. 8.1. Trade balance (Direct Data)
  1. 8.1.1. In kind, m³
  2. 8.1.2. In value, K $ US
2. 8.2. Trade balance (Mirror Data)
  1. 8.2.1. In kind, m³
  2. 8.2.2. In value, K $ US
9. Top buying and selling countries, 2018-2024
1. 9.1. Direct Data
  1. 9.1.1. Import in Value by Countries-buyers
  2. 9.1.2. Export in Value by Countries-suppliers
2. 9.2. Mirror Data
  1. 9.2.1. Import in Value by Countries-buyers
  2. 9.2.2. Export in Value by Countries-suppliers

Production coniferous roundwood in Ecuador

In kind, 2017-2020, K m³

Top producers of coniferous roundwood, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

World map of production of coniferous roundwood, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

Ecuador's roundwood coniferous production has increased for the third consecutive year. In 2020, the country produced 1 648 K m³ of roundwood coniferous, showing a slight increase of 0.7% compared to 2019. Between 2017 and 2020, production grew by 2.1%, which translates to an annualized rate of 0.7%.

Annual dynamics of production in Ecuador in kind, 2017-2020, K m³

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	0.7%	0.7%	0.7%	0.7%

Source: SHEV.io

Exports coniferous roundwood from Ecuador

Exports in kind, m³

Roundwood coniferous exports from Ecuador have risen for the second consecutive year. In 2019, exports reached 1 443 m³, representing a sharp increase of 258.1% compared to the previous year. From 2017 to 2019, exports surged by 477.2%, with an annualized growth rate of 79.4%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Ecuador in kind, 2017-2020, m³

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	61.2%	258.1%	n/a	-

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, exports in kind were heavily concentrated on China, which accounted for 100.0% of total flows.

Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

World map of product's exports from Ecuador in kind, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

Exports in value, K $ US

Ecuador's roundwood coniferous exports have increased for the second consecutive year. In 2019, exports totaled 191.1 K $ US, marking a sharp rise of 137.8% compared to the previous year. Between 2017 and 2019, exports grew by 209.3%, equating to an annualized rate of 45.7%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Ecuador in value, 2017-2020, K $ US

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	30.1%	137.8%	n/a	-

Source: SHEV.io

During 2017–2020, China dominated the value of roundwood coniferous exports from Ecuador, holding a 100.0% share of total flows.

Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

World map of product's exports from Ecuador in value, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

Imports coniferous roundwood to Ecuador

Imports in kind, m³

Ecuador's roundwood coniferous imports have declined for the second consecutive year. In 2019, imports totaled 32 m³, reflecting a decrease of 69.2% compared to 2018. From 2017 to 2019, imports fell by 77%, with an annualized decline rate of 38.7%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Ecuador in kind, 2017-2020, m³

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(25.2%)	(69.2%)	n/a	-

Source: SHEV.io

Throughout 2017–2020, imports in kind were dominated by two key markets: Chile and Colombia, which together accounted for 100.0% of total flows.

Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

World map of product's imports to Ecuador in kind, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

Imports in value, K $ US

The market showed an unstable trend over the period. Imports reached their lowest point in 2019, with the highest value recorded in 2018, resulting in a 3.4-fold gap between these years. In 2019, foreign roundwood coniferous supplies to Ecuador stood at 16.8 K $ US, a decline of 70.9% year-over-year. The maximum value was 57.9 K $ US in 2018, which saw the largest increase of 55.1%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Ecuador in value, 2017-2020, K $ US

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	55.1%	(70.9%)	n/a	-

Source: SHEV.io

In 2017–2020, Colombia and Chile were the main suppliers of roundwood coniferous to Ecuador, with their combined share making up 100.0% of total imports in value terms.

Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

World map of product's imports to Ecuador in value, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io