| Product Code: ETC7016616 | Publication Date: Sep 2024 | Updated Date: Oct 2025 | Product Type: Market Research Report | |
| Publisher: 6Wresearch | Author: Summon Dutta | No. of Pages: 75 | No. of Figures: 35 | No. of Tables: 20 |
Despite a decline in the Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) and a significant drop in growth rate from 2023 to 2024, Ecuador continues to import significant quantities of 1,4-Butanediol (BDO), Polytetramethylene Ether Glycol (PTMEG), and Spandex. The top exporting countries to Ecuador in 2024 include Brazil, China, Vietnam, Hong Kong, and South Korea, indicating a diverse source of imports. However, the high Herfindahl-Hirschman Index (HHI) suggests a Market Top 5 Importing Countries and Market Competition (HHI) Analysis concentration among these exporters. It will be interesting to monitor how Market Top 5 Importing Countries and Market Competition (HHI) Analysis dynamics and trade relationships evolve in the coming years within this sector.
4-butanediol (bdo)
polytetramethylene ether glycol (ptmeg) & spandex Market Top 5 Importing Countries and Market Competition (HHI) Analysis

1 Executive Summary |
2 Introduction |
2.1 Key Highlights of the Report |
2.2 Report Description |
2.3 Market Scope & Segmentation |
2.4 Research Methodology |
2.5 Assumptions |
3 Ecuador 1,4-Butanediol (BDO), Polytetramethylene Ether Glycol (PTMEG) & Spandex Market Overview |
3.1 Ecuador Country Macro Economic Indicators |
3.2 Ecuador 1,4-Butanediol (BDO), Polytetramethylene Ether Glycol (PTMEG) & Spandex Market Revenues & Volume, 2021 & 2031F |
3.3 Ecuador 1,4-Butanediol (BDO), Polytetramethylene Ether Glycol (PTMEG) & Spandex Market - Industry Life Cycle |
3.4 Ecuador 1,4-Butanediol (BDO), Polytetramethylene Ether Glycol (PTMEG) & Spandex Market - Porter's Five Forces |
3.5 Ecuador 1,4-Butanediol (BDO), Polytetramethylene Ether Glycol (PTMEG) & Spandex Market Revenues & Volume Share, By 1,4-BDO Application, 2021 & 2031F |
3.6 Ecuador 1,4-Butanediol (BDO), Polytetramethylene Ether Glycol (PTMEG) & Spandex Market Revenues & Volume Share, By PTMEG Application, 2021 & 2031F |
3.7 Ecuador 1,4-Butanediol (BDO), Polytetramethylene Ether Glycol (PTMEG) & Spandex Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Spandex Application, 2021 & 2031F |
4 Ecuador 1,4-Butanediol (BDO), Polytetramethylene Ether Glycol (PTMEG) & Spandex Market Dynamics |
4.1 Impact Analysis |
4.2 Market Drivers |
4.2.1 Growing demand for eco-friendly and sustainable materials in various industries |
4.2.2 Increasing adoption of spandex in the textile industry for its elasticity and comfort properties |
4.2.3 Growth in the automotive sector leading to higher demand for polytetramethylene ether glycol (PTMEG) |
4.3 Market Restraints |
4.3.1 Fluctuating prices of raw materials impacting the production cost of 1,4-butanediol (BDO), PTMEG, and spandex |
4.3.2 Regulatory challenges related to environmental concerns and safety regulations |
4.3.3 Intense competition from alternative materials in the market |
5 Ecuador 1,4-Butanediol (BDO), Polytetramethylene Ether Glycol (PTMEG) & Spandex Market Trends |
6 Ecuador 1,4-Butanediol (BDO), Polytetramethylene Ether Glycol (PTMEG) & Spandex Market, By Types |
6.1 Ecuador 1,4-Butanediol (BDO), Polytetramethylene Ether Glycol (PTMEG) & Spandex Market, By 1,4-BDO Application |
6.1.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.1.2 Ecuador 1,4-Butanediol (BDO), Polytetramethylene Ether Glycol (PTMEG) & Spandex Market Revenues & Volume, By 1,4-BDO Application, 2021- 2031F |
6.1.3 Ecuador 1,4-Butanediol (BDO), Polytetramethylene Ether Glycol (PTMEG) & Spandex Market Revenues & Volume, By Tetrahydrofuran (THF), 2021- 2031F |
6.1.4 Ecuador 1,4-Butanediol (BDO), Polytetramethylene Ether Glycol (PTMEG) & Spandex Market Revenues & Volume, By Polybutylene Terephthalate (PBT), 2021- 2031F |
6.1.5 Ecuador 1,4-Butanediol (BDO), Polytetramethylene Ether Glycol (PTMEG) & Spandex Market Revenues & Volume, By Gamma-Butyrolactone (GBT), 2021- 2031F |
6.1.6 Ecuador 1,4-Butanediol (BDO), Polytetramethylene Ether Glycol (PTMEG) & Spandex Market Revenues & Volume, By Polyurethane (PU), 2021- 2031F |
6.2 Ecuador 1,4-Butanediol (BDO), Polytetramethylene Ether Glycol (PTMEG) & Spandex Market, By PTMEG Application |
6.2.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.2.2 Ecuador 1,4-Butanediol (BDO), Polytetramethylene Ether Glycol (PTMEG) & Spandex Market Revenues & Volume, By Spandex, 2021- 2031F |
6.2.3 Ecuador 1,4-Butanediol (BDO), Polytetramethylene Ether Glycol (PTMEG) & Spandex Market Revenues & Volume, By Co-polyester-Ether Elastomers (COPE), 2021- 2031F |
6.2.4 Ecuador 1,4-Butanediol (BDO), Polytetramethylene Ether Glycol (PTMEG) & Spandex Market Revenues & Volume, By Urethanes, 2021- 2031F |
6.3 Ecuador 1,4-Butanediol (BDO), Polytetramethylene Ether Glycol (PTMEG) & Spandex Market, By Spandex Application |
6.3.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.3.2 Ecuador 1,4-Butanediol (BDO), Polytetramethylene Ether Glycol (PTMEG) & Spandex Market Revenues & Volume, By Textiles, 2021- 2031F |
6.3.3 Ecuador 1,4-Butanediol (BDO), Polytetramethylene Ether Glycol (PTMEG) & Spandex Market Revenues & Volume, By Medical & Hygiene, 2021- 2031F |
6.3.4 Ecuador 1,4-Butanediol (BDO), Polytetramethylene Ether Glycol (PTMEG) & Spandex Market Revenues & Volume, By Automotive Interiors, 2021- 2031F |
7 Ecuador 1,4-Butanediol (BDO), Polytetramethylene Ether Glycol (PTMEG) & Spandex Market Import-Export Trade Statistics |
7.1 Ecuador 1,4-Butanediol (BDO), Polytetramethylene Ether Glycol (PTMEG) & Spandex Market Export to Major Countries |
7.2 Ecuador 1,4-Butanediol (BDO), Polytetramethylene Ether Glycol (PTMEG) & Spandex Market Imports from Major Countries |
8 Ecuador 1,4-Butanediol (BDO), Polytetramethylene Ether Glycol (PTMEG) & Spandex Market Key Performance Indicators |
8.1 Research and development investment in innovative production processes for BDO, PTMEG, and spandex |
8.2 Adoption rate of sustainable practices and materials in industries using BDO, PTMEG, and spandex |
8.3 Consumer perception and feedback on the quality and performance of products made from BDO, PTMEG, and spandex |
8.4 Utilization rate of production capacity for BDO, PTMEG, and spandex manufacturers |
8.5 Rate of technological advancements and efficiency improvements in the production of BDO, PTMEG, and spandex |
9 Ecuador 1,4-Butanediol (BDO), Polytetramethylene Ether Glycol (PTMEG) & Spandex Market - Opportunity Assessment |
9.1 Ecuador 1,4-Butanediol (BDO), Polytetramethylene Ether Glycol (PTMEG) & Spandex Market Opportunity Assessment, By 1,4-BDO Application, 2021 & 2031F |
9.2 Ecuador 1,4-Butanediol (BDO), Polytetramethylene Ether Glycol (PTMEG) & Spandex Market Opportunity Assessment, By PTMEG Application, 2021 & 2031F |
9.3 Ecuador 1,4-Butanediol (BDO), Polytetramethylene Ether Glycol (PTMEG) & Spandex Market Opportunity Assessment, By Spandex Application, 2021 & 2031F |
10 Ecuador 1,4-Butanediol (BDO), Polytetramethylene Ether Glycol (PTMEG) & Spandex Market - Competitive Landscape |
10.1 Ecuador 1,4-Butanediol (BDO), Polytetramethylene Ether Glycol (PTMEG) & Spandex Market Revenue Share, By Companies, 2024 |
10.2 Ecuador 1,4-Butanediol (BDO), Polytetramethylene Ether Glycol (PTMEG) & Spandex Market Competitive Benchmarking, By Operating and Technical Parameters |
11 Company Profiles |
12 Recommendations |
13 Disclaimer |
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