Key Market Indicators
Ecuador is set to become a major importer of styrene in the coming years. By 2026, Ecuadorian imports are predicted to hit 4.4 million kilograms, representing a 2.5% increase from 2021. Since 1996, the country's imports have grown by an average of 3.3% each year. In 2021, Uruguay was the top importer, with 3.8 million kilograms, followed by South Korea, India, and Mexico. In 2018, Ecuador was the 43rd largest importer, behind New Zealand, which imported 6.5 million kilograms. The Netherlands, Saudi Arabia, and South Korea followed behind, taking the second, third, and fourth spots, respectively.
