T3 · Product exporter position

Ecuador exports of Animal products: coral and similar materials, shells of molluscs, crustaceans, echinoderms, cuttle-bone etc., unworked or simply prepared (but not cut to shape), and powder and waste thereof (HS 050800)

See where Ecuador stands in animal products: coral and similar materials, shells of molluscs, crustaceans, echinoderms, cuttle-bone etc., unworked or simply prepared (but not cut to shape), and powder and waste thereof: export scale, destination breadth, market position, growth, and reported trade history.

Exporter ECUHS6 050800Latest year 2024Rapid growth

Latest exports

$876.8KLatest observed lane total

Destination markets

4Reported active markets

Three-year growth

+17.5%Annualized change

Destination HHI

7,905Destination concentration

Weighted share

13.8%Reported market position

Exporter evidence

How strong is Ecuador in Animal products: coral and similar materials, shells of molluscs, crustaceans, echinoderms, cuttle-bone etc., unworked or simply prepared (but not cut to shape), and powder and waste thereof?

Reported exporter totals and calculated indicators for HS 050800. Values retain their observed coverage period.

Exporter scale

Latest exports$876.8K
Current 2024 exports$780.5K
Three-year average$607.3K
Historical peak$1.4M

Market position

Active destinations4
Destination HHI7,905
Weighted share13.8%
Share change+4.7 pp

Competitiveness

Three-year growth+17.5%
Volatility0.7
Maximum drawdown77.7%
TrendRapid growth
MeasureValueWhat it describes
ExporterEcuadorCountry represented by this profile
Latest observed exports$876.8KSum of latest observed destination-lane values
Current 2024 exports$780.5KCommon-year comparison where reported
Three-year growth+17.5%Annualized change in exporter totals
Five-year growth+9.3%Annualized change in exporter totals
Leading destinationJPNDestination with the largest observed export value
Leading destination share88.7%Share of observed exporter totals
Destination concentration7,905HHI across destination markets
Weighted share change+4.7 ppValue-weighted latest change in market share
Limited-history lanes66.7%Share of lanes with shorter history

Destination markets

Where does Ecuador sell animal products: coral and similar materials, shells of molluscs, crustaceans, echinoderms, cuttle-bone etc., unworked or simply prepared (but not cut to shape), and powder and waste thereof?

Leading destination observations ranked by reported export value, with market position and access context.

Destination observations are not available.

Price intelligence

How does Ecuador's price position vary?

Price comparisons are shown where market-level unit-value observations are available. They describe reported trade values and quantities, not quoted selling prices.

Highest reported price

Norway: $77.1K / ton.

Lowest reported price

Japan: $1.0K / ton.

Median price

$1.1K / ton across reported markets.

Export trend

Reported export history

Annual observations for Ecuador and HS 050800 where available.

YearExportsYear-on-year changeActive destinations
2008$2.3K-98.7%2
2011$304.3K+13,032.6%2
2012$308.1K+1.3%2
2013$326.7K+6%2
2014$333.6K+2.1%2
2015$212.3K-36.4%2
2016$684.4K+222.4%1
2017$597.2K-12.7%2
2018$403.0K-32.5%1
2019$501.5K+24.4%1
2020$187.6K-62.6%2
2021$480.6K+156.2%3
2022$371.3K-22.8%2
2023$670.0K+80.5%3
2024$780.5K+16.5%4

Exporter context

Ecuador economy and trade network

The exporter profile adds country-level trade and structural context to the selected product position. These indicators describe the country overall and are not limited to HS 050800.

Ecuador has reported exports of $36.3B and a trade balance of $9.9B in 2024.

Available structural indicators include 56.8% trade openness, 25.8% investment, and 270 active trade partners.

Reported values

Export totals and destination values describe reported merchandise trade for the stated exporter, HS6 classification, and available year.

Calculated indicators

Growth, concentration, weighted share, volatility, drawdown, and price comparisons are calculated from reported observations.

Coverage

Missing values remain “Not reported”. Country-level indicators are presented separately from product-level observations.

Frequently asked questions

Questions about Ecuador animal products: coral and similar materials, shells of molluscs, crustaceans, echinoderms, cuttle-bone etc., unworked or simply prepared (but not cut to shape), and powder and waste thereof exports

Quick answers based on the figures and coverage shown on this page.

How strong is this exporter?

Use latest exports, destination breadth, growth, concentration, and weighted share together rather than relying on one measure.

Which markets are most important?

The destination table ranks reported markets by the latest observed export value.

Does the price section show quotes?

No. It summarizes reported trade value and quantity observations converted to unit values.

What should be checked next?

Compare this exporter with buyer markets, corridors, and the product overview before making a commercial decision.