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Ecuador: Sour Cherry Market 2025

Sour Cherry Market Size in Ecuador

In 2022, the Ecuadorian sour cherry market was finally on the rise to reach $X for the first time since 2018, thus ending a three-year declining trend. Overall, consumption saw a moderate increase. Sour cherry consumption peaked at $X in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Sour Cherry Imports

Imports into Ecuador

In 2022, after three years of decline, there was significant growth in purchases abroad of sour cherries, when their volume increased by 108% to X tons. Over the period under review, imports recorded a notable expansion. Imports peaked at X tons in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, sour cherry imports surged to $X in 2022. In general, imports showed a moderate increase. Imports peaked at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Chile (X tons) was the main supplier of sour cherry to Ecuador, accounting for a approx. 100% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume from Chile totaled +3.5%.

In value terms, Chile ($X) constituted the largest supplier of sour cherries to Ecuador.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from Chile amounted to +5.9%.

Import Prices by Country

The average sour cherry import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, reducing by -6.3% against the previous year. Over the last decade, it increased at an average annual rate of +1.4%. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 an increase of 9%. As a result, import price attained the peak level of $X per ton, and then reduced in the following year.

As there is only one major supplying country, the average price level is determined by prices for Chile.

From 2012 to 2022, the rate of growth in terms of prices for Chile amounted to +2.3% per year.

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) :

What are the largest markets for sour cherries in the world?

The countries with the highest volumes of sour cherry consumption in 2021 were Russia, Turkey and Ukraine, with a combined 42% share of global consumption. Poland, Iran, Serbia, the United States, Uzbekistan, Hungary, Belarus, Azerbaijan and Romania lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 47%.

What are the largest producers of sour cherries in the world?

The countries with the highest volumes of sour cherry production in 2021 were Russia, Turkey and Ukraine, with a combined 42% share of global production. These countries were followed by Poland, Iran, Serbia, the United States, Uzbekistan, Hungary, Azerbaijan, Belarus and Romania, which together accounted for a further 49%.

What are the leading suppliers of sour cherries to Ecuador?

In value terms, Chile constituted the largest supplier of sour cherry to Ecuador, comprising 94% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by Germany, with a 6% share of total imports.

What is the average export price for sour cherries in Ecuador?

In 2015, the average sour cherry export price amounted to $752 per ton, remaining stable against the previous year.

What is the average import price for sour cherries in Ecuador?

In 2021, the average sour cherry import price amounted to $2,427 per ton, shrinking by -3% against the previous year.

This report provides an in-depth analysis of the sour cherry market in Ecuador. Within it, you will discover the latest data on market trends and opportunities by country, consumption, production and price developments, as well as the global trade (imports and exports). The forecast exhibits the market prospects through 2030.

Product coverage:

FCL 530 - Sour cherries

Country coverage:

Ecuador

Data coverage:

Market volume and value
Per Capita consumption
Forecast of the market dynamics in the medium term
Trade (exports and imports) in Ecuador
Export and import prices
Market trends, drivers and restraints
Key market players and their profiles

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1. INTRODUCTION

Making Data-Driven Decisions to Grow Your Business
1. REPORT DESCRIPTION
2. RESEARCH METHODOLOGY AND AI PLATFORM
3. DATA-DRIVEN DECISIONS FOR YOUR BUSINESS
4. GLOSSARY AND SPECIFIC TERMS
2. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

A Quick Overview of Market Performance
1. KEY FINDINGS
2. MARKET TRENDS This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO
3. MARKET OVERVIEW

Understanding the Current State of The Market and Its Prospects
1. MARKET SIZE
2. MARKET STRUCTURE
3. TRADE BALANCE
4. PER CAPITA CONSUMPTION
5. MARKET FORECAST TO 2030
4. MOST PROMISING PRODUCT

Finding New Products to Diversify Your Business
This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO
1. TOP PRODUCTS TO DIVERSIFY YOUR BUSINESS
2. BEST-SELLING PRODUCTS
3. MOST CONSUMED PRODUCT
4. MOST TRADED PRODUCT
5. MOST PROFITABLE PRODUCT FOR EXPORT
5. MOST PROMISING SUPPLYING COUNTRIES

Choosing the Best Countries to Establish Your Sustainable Supply Chain
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1. TOP COUNTRIES TO SOURCE YOUR PRODUCT
2. TOP PRODUCING COUNTRIES
3. COUNTRIES WITH TOP YIELDS
4. TOP EXPORTING COUNTRIES
5. LOW-COST EXPORTING COUNTRIES
6. MOST PROMISING OVERSEAS MARKETS

Choosing the Best Countries to Boost Your Exports
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1. TOP OVERSEAS MARKETS FOR EXPORTING YOUR PRODUCT
2. TOP CONSUMING MARKETS
3. UNSATURATED MARKETS
4. TOP IMPORTING MARKETS
5. MOST PROFITABLE MARKETS
7. PRODUCTION

The Latest Trends and Insights into The Industry
1. PRODUCTION, HARVESTED AREA AND YIELD
8. IMPORTS
The Largest Import Supplying Countries
1. IMPORTS FROM 2012–2024
2. IMPORTS BY COUNTRY
3. IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
9. EXPORTS
The Largest Destinations for Exports
1. EXPORTS FROM 2012–2024
2. EXPORTS BY COUNTRY
3. EXPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
10. PROFILES OF MAJOR PRODUCERS

The Largest Producers on The Market and Their Profiles
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LIST OF TABLES
1. Key Findings In 2024
2. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
3. Market Value, 2012–2024
4. Per Capita Consumption In 2012-2024
5. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
6. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
7. Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2024
8. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
9. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
10. Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2024
LIST OF FIGURES
1. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
2. Market Value, 2012–2024
3. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012-2024
4. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012-2024
5. Trade Balance, In Physical Terms, 2012-2024
6. Trade Balance, In Value Terms, 2012-2024
7. Per Capita Consumption, 2012-2024
8. Market Volume Forecast to 2030
9. Market Value Forecast to 2030
10. Products: Market Size And Growth, By Type
11. Products: Average Per Capita Consumption, By Type
12. Products: Exports And Growth, By Type
13. Products: Export Prices And Growth, By Type
14. Production Volume And Growth
15. Yield And Growth
16. Exports And Growth
17. Export Prices And Growth
18. Market Size And Growth
19. Per Capita Consumption
20. Imports And Growth
21. Import Prices
22. Production, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
23. Production, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
24. Area Harvested, 2012–2024
25. Yield, 2012–2024
26. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
27. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
28. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2024
29. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
30. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
31. Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2024
32. Exports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
33. Exports, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
34. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2024
35. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
36. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
37. Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2024