Trade lane

What Ecuador buys from Colombia.

Ecuador imported USD 1.5bn of manufactured and processed goods from Colombia in 2024, down 7 per cent on 2022. That is 8 per cent of everything Ecuador imported in these lines, and Colombia is its number 3 source. Below: the 50 largest lines, the fastest growing, where Colombia dominates, and where another country ships the same line for less a tonne.

Trade year 2024, compared with 2022. Unit values are customs values per tonne, declared at the border, not product prices.

USD 1.5bnfrom Colombia in 2024 (USD 1.7bn in 2022)
8 per centof Ecuador's imports in these lines, USD 19bn from every source
234product lines worth USD 1m or more on this lane
#3Colombia's rank among Ecuador's sources
The top 50

The largest lines on the lane, by 2024 value.

Each line shows what Ecuador paid Colombia for it at the border, Colombia's share of everything Ecuador imported in that line, how it changed since 2022, and the customs unit value per tonne where the weight is recorded. Together they are 54 per cent of the lane.

  1. 1

    Medicaments: consisting of mixed or unmixed products n.e.c. in heading no. 3004, for therapeutic or prophylactic uses, packaged for retail saleHS 300490

    Share of Ecuador's imports11 per cent, 63 source countries
    Changedown 20 per cent on 2022 (USD 77m in 2022)
    Unit valuenot shown: weight missing or out of range
    USD 61min 2024
  2. 2

    Oral or dental hygiene preparations: dentifricesHS 330610

    Share of Ecuador's imports71 per cent, 18 source countries
    Changeup 158 per cent on 2022 (USD 15m in 2022)
    Unit valueUSD 6,726 a tonne, 5,805 tonnes
    USD 39min 2024
  3. 3

    Vehicles: with only spark-ignition internal combustion reciprocating piston engine, cylinder capacity over 1500 but not over 3000ccHS 870323

    Share of Ecuador's imports21 per cent, 25 source countries
    Changedown 54 per cent on 2022 (USD 85m in 2022)
    Unit valueUSD 10,172 a tonne, 3,827 tonnes
    USD 39min 2024
  4. 4

    Vehicles: with only compression-ignition internal combustion piston engine (diesel or semi-diesel), for transport of goods, (of a g.v.w. exceeding 5 tonnes but not...HS 870422

    Share of Ecuador's imports35 per cent, 10 source countries
    Changedown 38 per cent on 2022 (USD 59m in 2022)
    Unit valueUSD 11,652 a tonne, 3,119 tonnes
    USD 36min 2024
  5. 5

    Sugars: sucrose, chemically pure, in solid form, not containing added flavouring or colouring matterHS 170199

    Share of Ecuador's imports57 per cent, 12 source countries
    Changeup 57 per cent on 2022 (USD 23m in 2022)
    Unit valueUSD 657 a tonne, 54,010 tonnes
    USD 35min 2024
  6. 6

    Fungicides: other than containing goods specified in Subheading Note 1 to this Chapter: put up in forms or packings for retail sale or as preparations or articlesHS 380892

    Share of Ecuador's imports30 per cent, 38 source countries
    Changeup 21 per cent on 2022 (USD 29m in 2022)
    Unit valueUSD 9,521 a tonne, 3,627 tonnes
    USD 35min 2024
  7. 7

    Sanitary towels (pads) and tampons, napkins (diapers), napkin liners and similar articles, of any materialHS 961900

    Share of Ecuador's imports82 per cent, 20 source countries
    Changedown 14 per cent on 2022 (USD 33m in 2022)
    Unit valueUSD 4,127 a tonne, 6,849 tonnes
    USD 28min 2024
  8. 8

    Sugar confectionery: (excluding chewing gum, including white chocolate), not containing cocoaHS 170490

    Share of Ecuador's imports57 per cent, 31 source countries
    Changedown 1 per cent on 2022 (USD 28m in 2022)
    Unit valueUSD 3,025 a tonne, 9,065 tonnes
    USD 27min 2024
  9. 9

    Insulated electric conductors: for a voltage not exceeding 1000 volts, not fitted with connectorsHS 854449

    Share of Ecuador's imports39 per cent, 57 source countries
    Changeup 6 per cent on 2022 (USD 25m in 2022)
    Unit valueUSD 9,436 a tonne, 2,771 tonnes
    USD 26min 2024
  10. 10

    Iron or steel (excluding cast iron or stainless steel): seamless, casing and tubing, of a kind used in drilling for oil or gasHS 730429

    Share of Ecuador's imports26 per cent, 15 source countries
    Changedown 35 per cent on 2022 (USD 39m in 2022)
    Unit valueUSD 1,846 a tonne, 13,910 tonnes
    USD 26min 2024
  11. 11

    Fabrics: knitted or crocheted fabrics of a width exceeding 30 cm, other than those of heading 60.01, containing by weight 5% or more of elastomeric yarn but not...HS 600410

    Share of Ecuador's imports92 per cent, 12 source countries
    Changedown 5 per cent on 2022 (USD 27m in 2022)
    Unit valueUSD 8,068 a tonne, 3,157 tonnes
    USD 25min 2024
  12. 12

    Cosmetic and toilet preparations: n.e.c. in heading no. 3304, for the care of the skin (excluding medicaments, including sunscreen or sun tan preparations)HS 330499

    Share of Ecuador's imports24 per cent, 46 source countries
    Changeup 38 per cent on 2022 (USD 17m in 2022)
    Unit valueUSD 9,337 a tonne, 2,444 tonnes
    USD 23min 2024
  13. 13

    Vinyl chloride, other halogenated olefin polymers: poly(vinyl chloride), not mixed with any other substances, in primary formsHS 390410

    Share of Ecuador's imports38 per cent, 13 source countries
    Changeup 18 per cent on 2022 (USD 19m in 2022)
    Unit valueUSD 831 a tonne, 26,355 tonnes
    USD 22min 2024
  14. 14

    Hair preparations: n.e.c. in heading no. 3305HS 330590

    Share of Ecuador's imports40 per cent, 36 source countries
    Changeup 10 per cent on 2022 (USD 18m in 2022)
    Unit valueUSD 5,373 a tonne, 3,729 tonnes
    USD 20min 2024
  15. 15

    Extracts, essences and concentrates: of coffee, and preparations with a basis of these extracts, essences or concentrates or with a basis of coffeeHS 210111

    Share of Ecuador's imports61 per cent, 13 source countries
    Changeup 3 per cent on 2022 (USD 19m in 2022)
    Unit valueUSD 21,865 a tonne, 914 tonnes
    USD 20min 2024
  16. 16

    Washing and cleaning preparations: powders, flakes and granules, surface-active, whether or not containing soap (excluding those of heading no. 3401), put up for retail...HS 340250

    Share of Ecuador's imports58 per cent, 35 source countries
    Changedown 3 per cent on 2022 (USD 18m in 2022)
    Unit valueUSD 949 a tonne, 18,708 tonnes
    USD 18min 2024
  17. 17

    Insecticides: other than containing goods specified in Subheading Notes 1 & 2 to this Chapter: put up in forms or packings for retail sale or as preparations or articlesHS 380891

    Share of Ecuador's imports24 per cent, 37 source countries
    Changeup 8 per cent on 2022 (USD 16m in 2022)
    Unit valueUSD 28,490 a tonne, 609 tonnes
    USD 17min 2024
  18. 18

    Chemical products, mixtures and preparations: n.e.c. heading 3824HS 382499

    Share of Ecuador's imports19 per cent, 60 source countries
    Changeup 166 per cent on 2022 (USD 7m in 2022)
    Unit valueUSD 3,966 a tonne, 4,360 tonnes
    USD 17min 2024
  19. 19

    Refrigerators and freezers: combined refrigerator-freezers, fitted with separate external doors, electric or otherHS 841810

    Share of Ecuador's imports33 per cent, 18 source countries
    Changedown 16 per cent on 2022 (USD 20m in 2022)
    Unit valueUSD 4,815 a tonne, 3,522 tonnes
    USD 17min 2024
  20. 20

    Odoriferous substances and mixtures: used as raw materials in industries other than the food or drink industriesHS 330290

    Share of Ecuador's imports40 per cent, 27 source countries
    Changeup 24 per cent on 2022 (USD 13m in 2022)
    Unit valueUSD 15,527 a tonne, 1,002 tonnes
    USD 16min 2024
  21. 21

    Electric accumulators: lead-acid, of a kind used for starting piston engines, including separators, whether or not rectangular (including square)HS 850710

    Share of Ecuador's imports72 per cent, 29 source countries
    Changeup 14 per cent on 2022 (USD 13m in 2022)
    Unit valueUSD 3,087 a tonne, 4,644 tonnes
    USD 14min 2024
  22. 22

    Dog or cat food: (not put up for retail sale), used in animal feedingHS 230990

    Share of Ecuador's imports4 per cent, 45 source countries
    Changedown 27 per cent on 2022 (USD 19m in 2022)
    Unit valueUSD 2,076 a tonne, 6,874 tonnes
    USD 14min 2024
  23. 23

    Motorcycles (including mopeds) and cycles: fitted with an auxiliary motor, internal combustion piston engine, of cylinder capacity exceeding 50cc but not exceeding...HS 871120

    Share of Ecuador's imports9 per cent, 12 source countries
    Changeup 41 per cent on 2022 (USD 10m in 2022)
    Unit valueUSD 12,187 a tonne, 1,115 tonnes
    USD 14min 2024
  24. 24

    Kraft paper and paperboard: sack kraft paper, uncoated, unbleached, in rolls or sheets, other than that of heading no. 4802 or 4803HS 480421

    Share of Ecuador's imports96 per cent, 7 source countries
    Changeup 28 per cent on 2022 (USD 11m in 2022)
    Unit valueUSD 939 a tonne, 14,440 tonnes
    USD 14min 2024
  25. 25

    Food preparations: bakers' wares n.e.c. in heading no. 1605, whether or not containing cocoa: communion wafers, empty cachets suitable for pharmaceutical use, sealing...HS 190590

    Share of Ecuador's imports53 per cent, 26 source countries
    Changedown 22 per cent on 2022 (USD 16m in 2022)
    Unit valueUSD 2,781 a tonne, 4,498 tonnes
    USD 13min 2024
  26. 26

    Hair preparations: shampoosHS 330510

    Share of Ecuador's imports32 per cent, 28 source countries
    Changeup 1 per cent on 2022 (USD 12m in 2022)
    Unit valueUSD 2,694 a tonne, 4,576 tonnes
    USD 12min 2024
  27. 27

    Food preparations: n.e.c. in item no. 2106.10HS 210690

    Share of Ecuador's imports6 per cent, 54 source countries
    Changedown 11 per cent on 2022 (USD 14m in 2022)
    Unit valueUSD 10,324 a tonne, 1,179 tonnes
    USD 12min 2024
  28. 28

    Soap and organic surface-active products: in the form of bars, cakes, moulded shapes, and paper, wadding, felt and nonwovens, impregnated, coated or covered with soap...HS 340111

    Share of Ecuador's imports69 per cent, 21 source countries
    Changedown 5 per cent on 2022 (USD 12m in 2022)
    Unit valueUSD 2,396 a tonne, 4,849 tonnes
    USD 12min 2024
  29. 29

    Washing and cleaning preparations: surface-active, whether or not containing soap (excluding those of heading no. 3401), including auxiliary washing preparations, not...HS 340290

    Share of Ecuador's imports26 per cent, 44 source countries
    Changeup 48 per cent on 2022 (USD 7m in 2022)
    Unit valueUSD 969 a tonne, 11,124 tonnes
    USD 11min 2024
  30. 30

    Fertilizers, mineral or chemical: n.e.c. in heading no. 3105HS 310590

    Share of Ecuador's imports13 per cent, 38 source countries
    Changefrom USD 952k in 2022
    Unit valueUSD 2,787 a tonne, 3,849 tonnes
    USD 11min 2024
  31. 31

    Medicaments: containing antibiotics (other than penicillins, streptomycins or their derivatives), for therapeutic or prophylactic uses, packaged for retail saleHS 300420

    Share of Ecuador's imports19 per cent, 42 source countries
    Changedown 10 per cent on 2022 (USD 12m in 2022)
    Unit valueUSD 21,442 a tonne, 489 tonnes
    USD 10min 2024
  32. 32

    Vehicles: with only spark-ignition internal combustion piston engine, cylinder capacity over 1000 but not over 1500ccHS 870322

    Share of Ecuador's imports3 per cent, 18 source countries
    Changedown 56 per cent on 2022 (USD 23m in 2022)
    Unit valueUSD 10,689 a tonne, 954 tonnes
    USD 10min 2024
  33. 33

    Paper and paperboard: self-adhesive, in rolls or sheets, other than goods of heading no. 4803, 4809, or 4810HS 481141

    Share of Ecuador's imports50 per cent, 32 source countries
    Changedown 9 per cent on 2022 (USD 11m in 2022)
    Unit valueUSD 2,695 a tonne, 3,769 tonnes
    USD 10min 2024
  34. 34

    Cosmetic and toilet preparations: lip make-upHS 330410

    Share of Ecuador's imports61 per cent, 28 source countries
    Changeup 319 per cent on 2022 (USD 2m in 2022)
    Unit valueUSD 78,145 a tonne, 128 tonnes
    USD 10min 2024
  35. 35

    Herbicides, anti-sprouting products and plant-growth regulators: other than containing goods of Subheading Note 1 to this Chapter: put up in forms or packings for...HS 380893

    Share of Ecuador's imports13 per cent, 26 source countries
    Changeup 9 per cent on 2022 (USD 8m in 2022)
    Unit valueUSD 11,465 a tonne, 799 tonnes
    USD 9min 2024
  36. 36

    Vehicles: with only compression-ignition internal combustion piston engine (diesel or semi-diesel), for transport of goods, (of a gvw not exceeding 5 tonnes), n.e.c. in...HS 870421

    Share of Ecuador's imports4 per cent, 15 source countries
    Changedown 47 per cent on 2022 (USD 16m in 2022)
    Unit valueUSD 10,453 a tonne, 832 tonnes
    USD 9min 2024
  37. 37

    Perfumes and toilet watersHS 330300

    Share of Ecuador's imports42 per cent, 26 source countries
    Changeup 235 per cent on 2022 (USD 3m in 2022)
    Unit valueUSD 8,521 a tonne, 1,012 tonnes
    USD 9min 2024
  38. 38

    Chocolate and other food preparations containing cocoa: n.e.c. in chapter 18HS 180690

    Share of Ecuador's imports32 per cent, 26 source countries
    Changeup 14 per cent on 2022 (USD 8m in 2022)
    Unit valueUSD 4,218 a tonne, 2,040 tonnes
    USD 9min 2024
  39. 39

    Finishing agents and dye carriers: to accelerate dyeing or fixing of dye-stuffs, other products and preparations, used in the textile industry (excluding those with a...HS 380991

    Share of Ecuador's imports79 per cent, 23 source countries
    Changedown 3 per cent on 2022 (USD 9m in 2022)
    Unit valueUSD 822 a tonne, 10,186 tonnes
    USD 8min 2024
  40. 40

    Odoriferous substances and mixtures: of a kind used in the food or drink industriesHS 330210

    Share of Ecuador's imports23 per cent, 34 source countries
    Changeup 38 per cent on 2022 (USD 6m in 2022)
    Unit valueUSD 10,947 a tonne, 765 tonnes
    USD 8min 2024
  41. 41

    Vehicles: with only compression-ignition internal combustion piston engine (diesel or semi-diesel), for transport of goods, (of a g.v.w. exceeding 20 tonnes), n.e.c. in...HS 870423

    Share of Ecuador's imports18 per cent, 13 source countries
    Changedown 33 per cent on 2022 (USD 12m in 2022)
    Unit valueUSD 11,210 a tonne, 730 tonnes
    USD 8min 2024
  42. 42

    Aluminium: casks, drums, cans, boxes and the like for any material (not compressed or liquefied gas), 300l capacity or less, whether or not lined or heat-insulated, no...HS 761290

    Share of Ecuador's imports39 per cent, 32 source countries
    Changedown 2 per cent on 2022 (USD 8m in 2022)
    Unit valueUSD 8,000 a tonne, 1,017 tonnes
    USD 8min 2024
  43. 43

    Boards, panels, consoles, desks and other bases: for electric control or the distribution of electricity, (other than switching apparatus of heading no. 8517), for a...HS 853720

    Share of Ecuador's imports47 per cent, 25 source countries
    Changeup 61 per cent on 2022 (USD 5m in 2022)
    Unit valueUSD 36,917 a tonne, 216 tonnes
    USD 8min 2024
  44. 44

    Plastics: plates, sheets, film, foil, tape, strip, other flat shapes thereof, self-adhesive, other than in rolls of a width not exceeding 20cmHS 391990

    Share of Ecuador's imports24 per cent, 58 source countries
    Changedown 28 per cent on 2022 (USD 11m in 2022)
    Unit valueUSD 5,000 a tonne, 1,544 tonnes
    USD 8min 2024
  45. 45

    Chassis: fitted with engines, for the motor vehicles of heading no. 8701 to 8705HS 870600

    Share of Ecuador's imports27 per cent, 4 source countries
    Changeup 210 per cent on 2022 (USD 2m in 2022)
    Unit valueUSD 11,110 a tonne, 659 tonnes
    USD 7min 2024
  46. 46

    Plastics: plates, sheets, film, foil and strip (not self-adhesive), of polymers of ethylene, non-cellular and not reinforced, laminated, supported or similarly combined...HS 392010

    Share of Ecuador's imports19 per cent, 40 source countries
    Changedown 16 per cent on 2022 (USD 9m in 2022)
    Unit valueUSD 4,694 a tonne, 1,547 tonnes
    USD 7min 2024
  47. 47

    Perfumery, cosmetic or toilet preparations: personal deodorants and antiperspirantsHS 330720

    Share of Ecuador's imports26 per cent, 24 source countries
    Changeup 4 per cent on 2022 (USD 7m in 2022)
    Unit valueUSD 7,574 a tonne, 958 tonnes
    USD 7min 2024
  48. 48

    Paper and paperboard: exercise booksHS 482020

    Share of Ecuador's imports90 per cent, 29 source countries
    Changedown 18 per cent on 2022 (USD 9m in 2022)
    Unit valuenot shown: weight missing or out of range
    USD 7min 2024
  49. 49

    Plastics: other articles n.e.c. in chapter 39HS 392690

    Share of Ecuador's imports12 per cent, 94 source countries
    Changedown 29 per cent on 2022 (USD 10m in 2022)
    Unit valueUSD 6,390 a tonne, 1,133 tonnes
    USD 7min 2024
  50. 50

    Ethylene polymers: sacks and bags (including cones), for the conveyance or packing of goodsHS 392321

    Share of Ecuador's imports36 per cent, 37 source countries
    Changedown 11 per cent on 2022 (USD 8m in 2022)
    Unit valueUSD 5,932 a tonne, 1,214 tonnes
    USD 7min 2024
Fastest growing

The lines that grew most since 2022.

Lines worth at least USD 5m in 2022, ranked by growth to 2024 in current dollars. A fast rise can be a new product, a shift away from another source, or a price change; the record does not say which.

  1. Chemical products, mixtures and preparations: n.e.c. heading 3824HS 382499USD 17m in 2024, up 166 per cent on 2022 (USD 7m in 2022). Colombia supplies 19 per cent of the line.
  2. Oral or dental hygiene preparations: dentifricesHS 330610USD 39m in 2024, up 158 per cent on 2022 (USD 15m in 2022). Colombia supplies 71 per cent of the line.
  3. Sugars: sucrose, chemically pure, in solid form, not containing added flavouring or colouring matterHS 170199USD 35m in 2024, up 57 per cent on 2022 (USD 23m in 2022). Colombia supplies 57 per cent of the line.
  4. Washing and cleaning preparations: surface-active, whether or not containing soap (excluding those of heading no. 3401), including auxiliary washing preparations, not...HS 340290USD 11m in 2024, up 48 per cent on 2022 (USD 7m in 2022). Colombia supplies 26 per cent of the line.
  5. Motorcycles (including mopeds) and cycles: fitted with an auxiliary motor, internal combustion piston engine, of cylinder capacity exceeding 50cc but not exceeding...HS 871120USD 14m in 2024, up 41 per cent on 2022 (USD 10m in 2022). Colombia supplies 9 per cent of the line.
  6. Odoriferous substances and mixtures: of a kind used in the food or drink industriesHS 330210USD 8m in 2024, up 38 per cent on 2022 (USD 6m in 2022). Colombia supplies 23 per cent of the line.
  7. Cosmetic and toilet preparations: n.e.c. in heading no. 3304, for the care of the skin (excluding medicaments, including sunscreen or sun tan preparations)HS 330499USD 23m in 2024, up 38 per cent on 2022 (USD 17m in 2022). Colombia supplies 24 per cent of the line.
  8. Kraft paper and paperboard: sack kraft paper, uncoated, unbleached, in rolls or sheets, other than that of heading no. 4802 or 4803HS 480421USD 14m in 2024, up 28 per cent on 2022 (USD 11m in 2022). Colombia supplies 96 per cent of the line.
  9. Odoriferous substances and mixtures: used as raw materials in industries other than the food or drink industriesHS 330290USD 16m in 2024, up 24 per cent on 2022 (USD 13m in 2022). Colombia supplies 40 per cent of the line.
  10. Fungicides: other than containing goods specified in Subheading Note 1 to this Chapter: put up in forms or packings for retail sale or as preparations or articlesHS 380892USD 35m in 2024, up 21 per cent on 2022 (USD 29m in 2022). Colombia supplies 30 per cent of the line.
  11. Vinyl chloride, other halogenated olefin polymers: poly(vinyl chloride), not mixed with any other substances, in primary formsHS 390410USD 22m in 2024, up 18 per cent on 2022 (USD 19m in 2022). Colombia supplies 38 per cent of the line.
  12. Printed matter: books, brochures, leaflets and similar printed matter n.e.c. in item no. 4901.10 or 4901.91HS 490199USD 6m in 2024, up 17 per cent on 2022 (USD 5m in 2022). Colombia supplies 18 per cent of the line.
  13. Yeasts: activeHS 210210USD 7m in 2024, up 15 per cent on 2022 (USD 6m in 2022). Colombia supplies 71 per cent of the line.
  14. Chocolate and other food preparations containing cocoa: n.e.c. in chapter 18HS 180690USD 9m in 2024, up 14 per cent on 2022 (USD 8m in 2022). Colombia supplies 32 per cent of the line.
  15. Electric accumulators: lead-acid, of a kind used for starting piston engines, including separators, whether or not rectangular (including square)HS 850710USD 14m in 2024, up 14 per cent on 2022 (USD 13m in 2022). Colombia supplies 72 per cent of the line.
  16. Hair preparations: n.e.c. in heading no. 3305HS 330590USD 20m in 2024, up 10 per cent on 2022 (USD 18m in 2022). Colombia supplies 40 per cent of the line.
  17. Herbicides, anti-sprouting products and plant-growth regulators: other than containing goods of Subheading Note 1 to this Chapter: put up in forms or packings for...HS 380893USD 9m in 2024, up 9 per cent on 2022 (USD 8m in 2022). Colombia supplies 13 per cent of the line.
  18. Insecticides: other than containing goods specified in Subheading Notes 1 & 2 to this Chapter: put up in forms or packings for retail sale or as preparations or articlesHS 380891USD 17m in 2024, up 8 per cent on 2022 (USD 16m in 2022). Colombia supplies 24 per cent of the line.
  19. Insulated electric conductors: for a voltage not exceeding 1000 volts, not fitted with connectorsHS 854449USD 26m in 2024, up 6 per cent on 2022 (USD 25m in 2022). Colombia supplies 39 per cent of the line.
  20. Perfumery, cosmetic or toilet preparations: personal deodorants and antiperspirantsHS 330720USD 7m in 2024, up 4 per cent on 2022 (USD 7m in 2022). Colombia supplies 26 per cent of the line.
Where Colombia dominates

Lines where Colombia supplies 60 per cent or more.

The largest lines worth USD 1m or more where Colombia ships at least 60 per cent of what Ecuador imports. This is supply concentration: how much of the line depends on one source country.

  1. Oral or dental hygiene preparations: dentifricesHS 33061071 per cent of Ecuador's imports of the line, USD 39m; 18 source countries in all.
  2. Sanitary towels (pads) and tampons, napkins (diapers), napkin liners and similar articles, of any materialHS 96190082 per cent of Ecuador's imports of the line, USD 28m; 20 source countries in all.
  3. Fabrics: knitted or crocheted fabrics of a width exceeding 30 cm, other than those of heading 60.01, containing by weight 5% or more of elastomeric yarn but not...HS 60041092 per cent of Ecuador's imports of the line, USD 25m; 12 source countries in all.
  4. Extracts, essences and concentrates: of coffee, and preparations with a basis of these extracts, essences or concentrates or with a basis of coffeeHS 21011161 per cent of Ecuador's imports of the line, USD 20m; 13 source countries in all.
  5. Electric accumulators: lead-acid, of a kind used for starting piston engines, including separators, whether or not rectangular (including square)HS 85071072 per cent of Ecuador's imports of the line, USD 14m; 29 source countries in all.
  6. Kraft paper and paperboard: sack kraft paper, uncoated, unbleached, in rolls or sheets, other than that of heading no. 4802 or 4803HS 48042196 per cent of Ecuador's imports of the line, USD 14m; 7 source countries in all.
  7. Soap and organic surface-active products: in the form of bars, cakes, moulded shapes, and paper, wadding, felt and nonwovens, impregnated, coated or covered with soap...HS 34011169 per cent of Ecuador's imports of the line, USD 12m; 21 source countries in all.
  8. Cosmetic and toilet preparations: lip make-upHS 33041061 per cent of Ecuador's imports of the line, USD 10m; 28 source countries in all.
  9. Finishing agents and dye carriers: to accelerate dyeing or fixing of dye-stuffs, other products and preparations, used in the textile industry (excluding those with a...HS 38099179 per cent of Ecuador's imports of the line, USD 8m; 23 source countries in all.
  10. Paper and paperboard: exercise booksHS 48202090 per cent of Ecuador's imports of the line, USD 7m; 29 source countries in all.
  11. Yeasts: activeHS 21021071 per cent of Ecuador's imports of the line, USD 7m; 17 source countries in all.
  12. Glass: safety glass, laminated, of size and shape suitable for incorporation in vehicles, aircraft, spacecraft or vesselsHS 70072180 per cent of Ecuador's imports of the line, USD 7m; 34 source countries in all.
  13. Brake linings and pads: with a basis of mineral substances or cellulose (other than asbestos)HS 68138179 per cent of Ecuador's imports of the line, USD 4m; 24 source countries in all.
  14. Cosmetic and toilet preparations: manicure or pedicure preparationsHS 33043062 per cent of Ecuador's imports of the line, USD 4m; 26 source countries in all.
  15. Cellulose fibre-cement: articles or the like, sheets, panels, tiles and similar articles (other than corrugated sheets), not containing asbestosHS 68118297 per cent of Ecuador's imports of the line, USD 4m; 5 source countries in all.
  16. Girdles and panty-girdles: whether or not knitted or crochetedHS 62122092 per cent of Ecuador's imports of the line, USD 3m; 13 source countries in all.
  17. Cellulose fibre-cement: articles or the like: corrugated sheets, not containing asbestosHS 68118197 per cent of Ecuador's imports of the line, USD 3m; 3 source countries in all.
  18. Paper articles: handkerchiefs, cleansing or facial tissues and towelsHS 48182070 per cent of Ecuador's imports of the line, USD 3m; 23 source countries in all.
  19. Fabrics, woven: from high tenacity yarn, of nylon, other polyamides or of polyestersHS 54071080 per cent of Ecuador's imports of the line, USD 3m; 15 source countries in all.
  20. Paper articles: toilet paperHS 48181071 per cent of Ecuador's imports of the line, USD 3m; 8 source countries in all.
Another source, lower unit value

Where another country ships the same line for at least 20 per cent less a tonne.

Lines worth USD 5m or more where Colombia's unit value is recorded and another country also ships at least USD 5m of the same line to Ecuador at a unit value at least 20 per cent lower. The largest such source is named. The same heading can hold different grades, so a lower figure is a question to ask, not a like-for-like price.

  1. Vehicles: with only spark-ignition internal combustion reciprocating piston engine, cylinder capacity over 1500 but not over 3000ccHS 870323Colombia: USD 39m at USD 10,172 a tonne. China: USD 18m (9 per cent of the line) at USD 7,400 a tonne, 27 per cent lower. Middle of all sources: USD 12,017 a tonne.
  2. Vehicles: with only compression-ignition internal combustion piston engine (diesel or semi-diesel), for transport of goods, (of a g.v.w. exceeding 5 tonnes but not...HS 870422Colombia: USD 36m at USD 11,652 a tonne. China: USD 45m (43 per cent of the line) at USD 5,293 a tonne, 55 per cent lower. Middle of all sources: USD 10,603 a tonne.
  3. Fungicides: other than containing goods specified in Subheading Note 1 to this Chapter: put up in forms or packings for retail sale or as preparations or articlesHS 380892Colombia: USD 35m at USD 9,521 a tonne. China: USD 29m (24 per cent of the line) at USD 6,922 a tonne, 27 per cent lower. Middle of all sources: USD 9,879 a tonne.
  4. Sugar confectionery: (excluding chewing gum, including white chocolate), not containing cocoaHS 170490Colombia: USD 27m at USD 3,025 a tonne. China: USD 5m (11 per cent of the line) at USD 1,934 a tonne, 36 per cent lower. Middle of all sources: USD 3,563 a tonne.
  5. Extracts, essences and concentrates: of coffee, and preparations with a basis of these extracts, essences or concentrates or with a basis of coffeeHS 210111Colombia: USD 20m at USD 21,865 a tonne. Brazil: USD 11m (34 per cent of the line) at USD 9,743 a tonne, 55 per cent lower. Middle of all sources: USD 15,942 a tonne.
  6. Insecticides: other than containing goods specified in Subheading Notes 1 & 2 to this Chapter: put up in forms or packings for retail sale or as preparations or articlesHS 380891Colombia: USD 17m at USD 28,490 a tonne. China: USD 19m (26 per cent of the line) at USD 3,606 a tonne, 87 per cent lower. Middle of all sources: USD 11,666 a tonne.
  7. Chemical products, mixtures and preparations: n.e.c. heading 3824HS 382499Colombia: USD 17m at USD 3,966 a tonne. Germany: USD 8m (8 per cent of the line) at USD 3,116 a tonne, 21 per cent lower. Middle of all sources: USD 3,644 a tonne.
  8. Refrigerators and freezers: combined refrigerator-freezers, fitted with separate external doors, electric or otherHS 841810Colombia: USD 17m at USD 4,815 a tonne. China: USD 24m (47 per cent of the line) at USD 3,406 a tonne, 29 per cent lower. Middle of all sources: USD 5,161 a tonne.
  9. Dog or cat food: (not put up for retail sale), used in animal feedingHS 230990Colombia: USD 14m at USD 2,076 a tonne. Peru: USD 216m (62 per cent of the line) at USD 1,059 a tonne, 49 per cent lower. Middle of all sources: USD 3,656 a tonne.
  10. Motorcycles (including mopeds) and cycles: fitted with an auxiliary motor, internal combustion piston engine, of cylinder capacity exceeding 50cc but not exceeding...HS 871120Colombia: USD 14m at USD 12,187 a tonne. China: USD 116m (76 per cent of the line) at USD 5,686 a tonne, 53 per cent lower. Middle of all sources: USD 18,060 a tonne.
  11. Fertilizers, mineral or chemical: n.e.c. in heading no. 3105HS 310590Colombia: USD 11m at USD 2,787 a tonne. Norway: USD 16m (19 per cent of the line) at USD 564 a tonne, 80 per cent lower. Middle of all sources: USD 1,737 a tonne.
  12. Vehicles: with only spark-ignition internal combustion piston engine, cylinder capacity over 1000 but not over 1500ccHS 870322Colombia: USD 10m at USD 10,689 a tonne. China: USD 173m (56 per cent of the line) at USD 6,922 a tonne, 35 per cent lower. Middle of all sources: USD 10,047 a tonne.
  13. Herbicides, anti-sprouting products and plant-growth regulators: other than containing goods of Subheading Note 1 to this Chapter: put up in forms or packings for...HS 380893Colombia: USD 9m at USD 11,465 a tonne. China: USD 47m (67 per cent of the line) at USD 2,335 a tonne, 80 per cent lower. Middle of all sources: USD 5,822 a tonne.
  14. Vehicles: with only compression-ignition internal combustion piston engine (diesel or semi-diesel), for transport of goods, (of a gvw not exceeding 5 tonnes), n.e.c. in...HS 870421Colombia: USD 9m at USD 10,453 a tonne. China: USD 86m (37 per cent of the line) at USD 6,214 a tonne, 41 per cent lower. Middle of all sources: USD 10,485 a tonne.
  15. Vehicles: with only compression-ignition internal combustion piston engine (diesel or semi-diesel), for transport of goods, (of a g.v.w. exceeding 20 tonnes), n.e.c. in...HS 870423Colombia: USD 8m at USD 11,210 a tonne. China: USD 24m (52 per cent of the line) at USD 3,786 a tonne, 66 per cent lower. Middle of all sources: USD 10,424 a tonne.
  16. Aluminium: casks, drums, cans, boxes and the like for any material (not compressed or liquefied gas), 300l capacity or less, whether or not lined or heat-insulated, no...HS 761290Colombia: USD 8m at USD 8,000 a tonne. Chile: USD 9m (45 per cent of the line) at USD 6,262 a tonne, 22 per cent lower. Middle of all sources: USD 7,864 a tonne.
  17. Plastics: plates, sheets, film, foil, tape, strip, other flat shapes thereof, self-adhesive, other than in rolls of a width not exceeding 20cmHS 391990Colombia: USD 8m at USD 5,000 a tonne. China: USD 12m (38 per cent of the line) at USD 1,797 a tonne, 64 per cent lower. Middle of all sources: USD 5,000 a tonne.
  18. Plastics: plates, sheets, film, foil and strip (not self-adhesive), of polymers of ethylene, non-cellular and not reinforced, laminated, supported or similarly combined...HS 392010Colombia: USD 7m at USD 4,694 a tonne. Peru: USD 12m (31 per cent of the line) at USD 2,555 a tonne, 46 per cent lower. Middle of all sources: USD 3,014 a tonne.
  19. Plastics: other articles n.e.c. in chapter 39HS 392690Colombia: USD 7m at USD 6,390 a tonne. China: USD 27m (45 per cent of the line) at USD 2,955 a tonne, 54 per cent lower. Middle of all sources: USD 10,055 a tonne.
  20. Washing machines: household or laundry-type, of a dry linen capacity exceeding 10kgHS 845020Colombia: USD 7m at USD 6,458 a tonne. China: USD 25m (33 per cent of the line) at USD 3,895 a tonne, 40 per cent lower. Middle of all sources: USD 6,303 a tonne.
The other side of the lane

What Ecuador buys from everyone, and what it is placed to make.

What this record says

What crossed the border, what it was worth, and what it weighed.

Every figure on this page is from CEPII's BACI file, which reconciles what each pair of countries reports to the UN about the same shipment. Trade year 2024, compared with 2022. A line is one six-digit customs heading (HS 2022). Values are in US dollars at the border; growth is in current dollars, so part of any change is price, not volume.

Unit value. Unit values are customs values per tonne, declared at the border, not product prices. It is the value of a line divided by its declared weight, so it mixes grades, models and qualities under one heading. It is shown only where the weight is recorded, at least three source countries of USD 100k or more ship the line to Ecuador with a weight, and the figure sits within a factor of five of the middle of those sources. Outside that band it is treated as a recording problem and left out.

Share is Colombia's part of everything Ecuador imported in that line, from every source. Sources counts the countries that shipped any of it.

Scope. Manufactured and processed goods, customs chapters 16 to 96, without ores, fuels, precious metals, scrap, raw farm output and one-off capital and defence purchases: the same rule as the Made here pages.

What it does not say

A record of trade, not a shopping list.

What this record does not say: what sells at retail, what margin a trade leaves, how crowded the marketplaces are, or how much of a flow is re-exported through entrepots such as Hong Kong and Singapore.

A large line is not proof of an opening, and a lower unit value from another country is not proof the goods are the same. Tariffs, standards, freight, payment terms, lead times and the plain fact that a supplier is good at it are all invisible here. Nothing on this page is a forecast, a recommendation or a promise. No supplier company is named, because the record holds none.

Source: CEPII BACI, HS22, version 202601. Edition of 2026-11-03.

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