Ecuador: Citrus Fruit Market 2025

Citrus Fruit Market Size in Ecuador

In 2022, the Ecuadorian citrus fruit market decreased by X% to $X, falling for the second consecutive year after two years of growth. The market value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Citrus fruit consumption peaked at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Citrus Fruit Production in Ecuador

In value terms, citrus fruit production dropped modestly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, the total production indicated measured 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. Based on 2022 figures, production increased by X% against 2020 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2015 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production attained the peak level at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

In 2022, the average citrus fruit yield in Ecuador expanded sharply to X tons per ha, growing by X% against the previous year. Overall, the yield indicated resilient growth from 2012 to 2022: its figure 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, citrus fruit yield decreased by X% against 2020 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average citrus fruit yield hit record highs at X tons per ha in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, the yield failed to regain momentum. 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 citrus fruits in Ecuador shrank to X ha, with a decrease of X% against the previous year. In general, the harvested area saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2015 with an increase of X%. As a result, the harvested area attained the peak level of X ha. From 2016 to 2022, the growth of the citrus fruit harvested area failed to regain momentum.

Citrus Fruit Exports

Exports from Ecuador

In 2022, approx. X tons of citrus fruits were exported from Ecuador; increasing by X% compared with 2021 figures. In general, exports, however, recorded a abrupt contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports reached the maximum at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, citrus fruit exports soared to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports, however, showed a pronounced downturn. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Colombia (X tons) was the main destination for citrus fruit exports from Ecuador, with a X% share of total exports. Moreover, citrus fruit exports to Colombia exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, the United States (X tons), threefold.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Colombia stood at X%.

In value terms, the United States ($X) and Colombia ($X) constituted the largest markets for citrus fruit exported from Ecuador worldwide.

The United States, with a CAGR of X%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, in terms of the main countries of destination over the period under review.

Export Prices by Country

The average citrus fruit export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, with a decrease of X% against the previous year. In general, the export price, however, showed a buoyant expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 when the average export price increased by X%. Over the period under review, the average export prices reached the maximum at $X per ton in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

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 the United States ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Colombia totaled $X per ton.

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

Citrus Fruit Imports

Imports into Ecuador

In 2022, approx. X tons of citrus fruits were imported into Ecuador; reducing by X% compared with the previous year. Overall, imports showed a perceptible descent. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Imports peaked at X tons in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, citrus fruit imports dropped dramatically to $X in 2022. In general, imports, however, posted a modest increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, imports attained the peak of $X. From 2021 to 2022, the growth of imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

Colombia (X tons), Chile (X tons) and the United States (X tons) were the main suppliers of citrus fruit imports to Ecuador, together comprising X% of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Colombia (with a CAGR of X%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced mixed trend patterns.

In value terms, the largest citrus fruit suppliers to Ecuador were the United States ($X), Chile ($X) and Colombia ($X), together accounting for X% of total imports.

Among the main suppliers, Colombia, with a CAGR of X%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

The average citrus fruit import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, surging by X% against the previous year. In general, the import price continues to indicate a buoyant increase. As a result, import price attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was the United States ($X per ton), while the price for Colombia ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Peru (X%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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