Ecuador: Date Market 2025

Date Market Size in Ecuador

The Ecuadorian date market surged to $X in 2022, growing by 47% against the previous year. In general, consumption continues to indicate a significant expansion. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs in 2022 and is likely to continue growth in the near future.

Date Production in Ecuador

In value terms, date production expanded slightly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production, however, showed a noticeable shrinkage. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of 11% against the previous year. Date production peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

The average yield of dates in Ecuador stood at less than X kg per ha in 2022, leveling off at 2021 figures. In general, the yield showed 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 date harvested area in Ecuador totaled less than X ha, therefore, remained relatively stable against 2021. Overall, the harvested area saw a relatively flat trend pattern.

Date Exports

Exports from Ecuador

In 2022, exports of dates from Ecuador declined notably to X kg, waning by -95.7% compared with 2021 figures. In general, exports recorded a precipitous curtailment. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 when exports increased by 53%. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at X tons in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, date exports reduced notably to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports recorded a precipitous decline. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of 41% 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

Morocco (X kg), Spain (X kg) and the Netherlands (X kg) were the main destinations of date exports from Ecuador, with a combined 93% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by Morocco (with a CAGR of 0.0%), while the other leaders experienced mixed trend patterns.

In value terms, Morocco ($X) emerged as the key foreign market for dates exports from Ecuador, comprising 70% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Spain ($X), with a 23% share of total exports. It was followed by the Netherlands, with a 2.6% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value to Morocco was relatively modest. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Spain (0.0% per year) and the Netherlands (-24.0% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average date export price amounted to $X per ton, jumping by 529% against the previous year. Overall, the export price recorded a strong increase. As a result, the export price attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Morocco ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to France ($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 France (+16.9%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

Date Imports

Imports into Ecuador

In 2022, the amount of dates imported into Ecuador totaled X tons, flattening at 2021. Overall, imports posted a significant increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when imports increased by 203% against the previous year. Imports peaked at X tons in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, date imports expanded slightly to $X in 2022. In general, imports enjoyed a strong increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 when imports increased by 94%. Imports peaked at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

The United States (X tons), Spain (X tons) and Israel (X kg) were the main suppliers of date imports to Ecuador, together accounting for 65% of total imports. Tunisia, Germany and Lebanon lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 6.1%.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Germany (with a CAGR of +59.1%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the United States ($X), Spain ($X) and Germany ($X) were the largest date suppliers to Ecuador, together accounting for 69% of total imports.

Germany, with a CAGR of +42.8%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, among the main suppliers over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average date import price amounted to $X per ton, almost unchanged from the previous year. Overall, the import price, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 an increase of 44% against the previous year. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, import prices remained at a 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 Germany ($X per ton), while the price for Lebanon ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Spain (-2.2%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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