Ecuador: Chicken Meat Market 2025

Chicken Meat Market Size in Ecuador

The Ecuadorian chicken meat market stood at $X in 2021, flattening at the previous year. Overall, consumption, however, saw buoyant growth. Chicken meat consumption peaked at $X in 2019; afterwards, it flattened through to 2021.

Chicken Meat Production in Ecuador

In value terms, chicken meat production reached $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production, however, recorded a resilient expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 with an increase of 54%. Chicken meat production peaked at $X in 2019; afterwards, it flattened through to 2021.

The average yield of chicken meat in Ecuador amounted to X kg per head in 2021, remaining constant against the year before. In general, the yield continues to indicate a perceptible shrinkage. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when the yield decreased by -30% against the previous year. The chicken meat yield peaked at X kg per head in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2021, the yield remained at a lower figure.

In 2021, the number of animals slaughtered for chicken meat production in Ecuador dropped modestly to X heads, waning by -3.3% against 2020 figures. In general, the total number of producing animals indicated a resilient expansion from 2012 to 2021: its figure increased at an average annual rate of +5.3% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, number of animals slaughtered for chicken meat production decreased by -13.5% against 2019 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 with an increase of 20% against the previous year. The number of animals slaughtered for chicken meat production peaked at X heads in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, producing animals stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Chicken Meat Exports

Exports from Ecuador

Chicken meat exports from Ecuador was estimated at X tons in 2021, remaining relatively unchanged against the previous year's figure. Over the period under review, exports, however, recorded a abrupt decrease. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of 442%. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at X tons in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, chicken meat exports fell to $X in 2021. Overall, exports, however, faced a abrupt curtailment. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of 782%. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Hong Kong SAR (X tons) was the main destination for chicken meat exports from Ecuador, with a 98% share of total exports. It was followed by Panama (X kg), with a 1.7% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume to Hong Kong SAR stood at -12.8%.

In value terms, Hong Kong SAR ($X) remains the key foreign market for chicken meat exports from Ecuador, comprising 96% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Panama ($X), with a 4.4% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value to Hong Kong SAR stood at -11.2%.

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the average chicken meat export price amounted to $X per ton, declining by -14.7% against the previous year. In general, the export price, however, continues to indicate a noticeable expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 when the average export price increased by 63% against the previous year. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2021, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major overseas markets. In 2021, the country with the highest price was Panama ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Hong Kong SAR totaled $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Hong Kong SAR (+1.8%).

Chicken Meat Imports

Imports into Ecuador

Chicken meat imports into Ecuador expanded sharply to X tons in 2021, increasing by 6.3% on 2020 figures. Overall, imports, however, continue to indicate a pronounced contraction. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of 327% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of X tons. From 2014 to 2021, the growth of imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, chicken meat imports soared to $X in 2021. In general, imports, however, recorded a pronounced shrinkage. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of 235% against the previous year. As a result, imports attained the peak of $X. From 2014 to 2021, the growth of imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

In 2021, the United States (X tons) was the main chicken meat supplier to Ecuador, with a approx. 100% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from the United States amounted to -2.1%.

In value terms, the United States ($X) constituted the largest supplier of chicken meat to Ecuador.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from the United States totaled -3.2%.

Import Prices by Country

The average chicken meat import price stood at $X per ton in 2021, surging by 17% against the previous year. In general, the import price, however, recorded a mild setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when the average import price increased by 38%. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2018 to 2021, the average import prices remained at a lower figure.

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

From 2012 to 2021, the rate of growth in terms of prices for the United States amounted to -1.1% per year.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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