Ecuador: Berry Market 2024

Berry Market Size in Ecuador

The Ecuadorian berry market was finally on the rise to reach $X in 2022, after two years of decline. In general, the total consumption indicated modest growth from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs in 2022 and is likely to see gradual growth in the immediate term.

Berry Production in Ecuador

In value terms, berry production declined modestly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, the total production indicated a mild increase from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, production decreased by X% against 2019 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 when the production volume increased by X%. Berry production peaked at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

In 2022, the average berry yield in Ecuador shrank to X tons per ha, remaining constant against the year before. In general, the yield, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of X% against the previous year. The berry yield peaked at X tons per ha in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, the yield remained at a lower figure. Despite the increased use of modern agricultural techniques and methods, future yield figures may still be impacted by adverse weather conditions.

In 2022, the total area harvested in terms of berries production in Ecuador stood at X ha, stabilizing at the previous year. In general, the harvested area, however, recorded a mild decrease. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 with an increase of X% against the previous year. The berry harvested area peaked at X ha in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the harvested area failed to regain momentum.

Berry Exports

Exports from Ecuador

For the third consecutive year, Ecuador recorded growth in shipments abroad of berries, which increased by X% to X tons in 2022. In general, exports saw mild growth. Over the period under review, the exports attained the maximum at X tons in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, berry exports skyrocketed to $X in 2022. Overall, exports continue to indicate a notable increase. Over the period under review, the exports reached the maximum at $X in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

The Netherlands (X tons) was the main destination for berry exports from Ecuador, accounting for a X% share of total exports. Moreover, berry exports to the Netherlands exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, the United States (X tons), fourfold.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume to the Netherlands totaled X%.

In value terms, the Netherlands ($X) emerged as the key foreign market for berries exports from Ecuador, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by the United States ($X), with a X% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value to the Netherlands totaled X%.

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average berry export price amounted to $X per ton, increasing by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, export price indicated a mild increase from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, berry export price increased by X% against 2020 indices. Over the period under review, the average export prices attained the maximum at $X per ton in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

Average prices varied somewhat for the major external markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was the Netherlands ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to the United States amounted to $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Slovenia (X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced mixed trend patterns.

Berry Imports

Imports into Ecuador

In 2022, purchases abroad of berries increased by X% to X tons, rising for the second consecutive year after two years of decline. In general, imports posted measured growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, imports attained the peak figure in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, berry imports surged to $X in 2022. Overall, imports recorded notable growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when imports increased by X%. Over the period under review, imports reached the maximum in 2022 and are likely to see steady growth in years to come.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Chile (X tons) was the main berry supplier to Ecuador, accounting for a X% share of total imports. It was followed by the United States (X tons), with a X% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume from Chile amounted to X%.

In value terms, Chile ($X) constituted the largest supplier of berries to Ecuador, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by the United States ($X), with a X% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value from Chile totaled X%.

Import Prices by Country

The average berry import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, waning by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price continues to indicate a slight decline. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2014 to 2022, the average import prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was the United States ($X per ton), while the price for Chile totaled $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the United States (X%).

Source: IndexBox Platform

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