Ecuador: Green Coffee Market 2025

Green Coffee Market Size in Ecuador

The Ecuadorian green coffee market declined to $X in 2022, which is down by -8.7% against the previous year. Overall, consumption showed a deep slump. Green coffee consumption peaked at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Green Coffee Production in Ecuador

In value terms, green coffee production fell to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production continues to indicate a perceptible increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 with an increase of 165% against the previous year. As a result, production attained the peak level of $X. From 2020 to 2022, production growth failed to regain momentum.

The average yield of coffee (green) in Ecuador totaled X kg per ha in 2022, surging by 8.4% against the year before. Over the period under review, the yield posted strong growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of 55%. Over the period under review, the average green coffee yield reached the peak level at X kg per ha in 2019; however, from 2020 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.

The green coffee harvested area in Ecuador declined slightly to X ha in 2022, with a decrease of -4.4% against the previous year. In general, the harvested area showed a deep slump. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of 25%. Over the period under review, the harvested area dedicated to green coffee production attained the peak figure at X ha in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the harvested area stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Green Coffee Exports

Exports from Ecuador

In 2022, overseas shipments of coffee (green) decreased by -30.7% to X tons for the first time since 2019, thus ending a two-year rising trend. Overall, exports recorded a deep reduction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when exports increased by 161%. Over the period under review, the exports reached the peak figure at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, green coffee exports dropped markedly to $X in 2022. In general, exports faced a abrupt decrease. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of 137% against the previous year. The exports peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Colombia (X tons) was the main destination for green coffee exports from Ecuador, accounting for a 66% share of total exports. Moreover, green coffee exports to Colombia exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, the United States (X tons), more than tenfold. The third position in this ranking was taken by Peru (X tons), with a 4.7% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Colombia stood at -21.7%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: the United States (-22.3% per year) and Peru (+14.2% per year).

In value terms, Colombia ($X) remains the key foreign market for coffee (green) exports from Ecuador, comprising 41% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by the United States ($X), with a 14% share of total exports. It was followed by Japan, with a 5.9% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Colombia stood at -20.6%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: the United States (-12.8% per year) and Japan (-3.5% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average green coffee export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, increasing by 2.6% against the previous year. Overall, the export price recorded a resilient increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 an increase of 68% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices attained the peak figure at $X per ton in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Japan ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Peru ($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 the United States (+12.3%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Green Coffee Imports

Imports into Ecuador

Green coffee imports into Ecuador reduced to X tons in 2022, waning by -10.3% on 2021. Over the period under review, imports faced a abrupt contraction. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 with an increase of 26% against the previous year. Imports peaked at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, green coffee imports fell significantly to $X in 2022. In general, imports saw a abrupt downturn. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 when imports increased by 60% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

Brazil (X tons), Vietnam (X tons) and Indonesia (X tons) were the main suppliers of green coffee imports to Ecuador, with a combined 44% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Vietnam (with a CAGR of +1.9%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest green coffee suppliers to Ecuador were Brazil ($X), Vietnam ($X) and Mexico ($X), with a combined 40% share of total imports.

Among the main suppliers, Mexico, with a CAGR of +3.6%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced mixed trend patterns.

Import Prices by Country

The average green coffee import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, falling by -9.3% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price continues to indicate a noticeable downturn. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 an increase of 27% 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.

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 Guatemala ($X per ton), while the price for Cote d'Ivoire ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Guatemala (+4.0%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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