Ecuador: Blueberry And Cranberry Market 2025

Blueberry And Cranberry Market Size in Ecuador

In 2022, the Ecuadorian blueberry and cranberry market decreased by -3.2% to $X for the first time since 2018, thus ending a three-year rising trend. Overall, consumption showed a slight downturn. Over the period under review, the market reached the peak level at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Blueberry And Cranberry Production in Ecuador

In value terms, blueberry and cranberry production stood at $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production, however, showed a noticeable slump. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when the production volume increased by 27%. Blueberry and cranberry production peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

The average yield of blueberries and cranberries in Ecuador amounted to less than X kg per ha in 2022, remaining stable against the previous year. In general, the yield continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. Despite the increased use of modern agricultural techniques and methods, future yield figures may still be impacted by adverse weather conditions.

In 2022, the harvested area of blueberries and cranberries in Ecuador amounted to less than X ha, approximately mirroring 2021 figures. Over the period under review, the harvested area continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern.

Blueberry And Cranberry Exports

Exports from Ecuador

In 2022, shipments abroad of blueberries and cranberries increased by 776% to X tons for the first time since 2018, thus ending a three-year declining trend. Over the period under review, exports, however, recorded a abrupt descent. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when exports increased by 13,031% against the previous year. The exports peaked at X tons in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, blueberry and cranberry exports skyrocketed to $X in 2022. In general, exports, however, faced a abrupt downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of 19,830% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Russia (X tons) was the main destination for blueberry and cranberry exports from Ecuador, with a 33% share of total exports. Moreover, blueberry and cranberry exports to Russia exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, the United States (X kg), twofold. The third position in this ranking was taken by Poland (X kg), with a 6.2% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Russia stood at +51.9%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: the United States (+0.1% per year) and Poland (-28.0% per year).

In value terms, the largest markets for blueberry and cranberry exported from Ecuador were Poland ($X), Russia ($X) and Turkey ($X), together accounting for 34% of total exports.

Among the main countries of destination, Russia, with a CAGR of +41.5%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced mixed trend patterns.

Export Prices by Country

The average blueberry and cranberry export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, reducing by -3.1% against the previous year. Overall, the export price recorded a abrupt contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when the average export price increased by 52%. Over the period under review, the average export prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major external markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Poland ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to the United States ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Poland (+3.9%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

Blueberry And Cranberry Imports

Imports into Ecuador

In 2022, approx. X tons of blueberries and cranberries were imported into Ecuador; falling by -31.8% compared with 2021. Overall, imports, however, continue to indicate a prominent expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 with an increase of 364% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports attained the maximum at X tons in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, blueberry and cranberry imports reduced sharply to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports, however, showed a buoyant expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when imports increased by 383% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports attained the peak figure at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

The United States (X tons) and Chile (X tons) were the main suppliers of blueberry and cranberry imports to Ecuador.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by Chile (with a CAGR of +26.9%).

In value terms, the largest blueberry and cranberry suppliers to Ecuador were Chile ($X) and the United States ($X).

Among the main suppliers, Chile, with a CAGR of +37.9%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, over the period under review.

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average blueberry and cranberry import price amounted to $X per ton, with an increase of 18% against the previous year. Overall, the import price, however, recorded a abrupt setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 an increase of 41% against the previous year. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Average prices varied noticeably amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Chile ($X per ton), while the price for the United States amounted to $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Chile (+8.7%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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