Ecuador: Dried Mushroom Market 2025

Dried Mushroom Market Size in Ecuador

For the fourth consecutive year, the Ecuadorian dried mushroom market recorded decline in sales value, which decreased by -38.3% to $X in 2022. In general, consumption showed a abrupt descent. As a result, consumption reached the peak level of $X. From 2015 to 2022, the growth of the market remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Dried Mushroom Production in Ecuador

In value terms, dried mushroom production dropped to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production, however, showed a mild contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when the production volume increased by 32%. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X. From 2015 to 2022, production growth remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Dried Mushroom Exports

Exports from Ecuador

In 2022, dried mushroom exports from Ecuador soared to X tons, rising by 28% on the year before. Overall, exports saw buoyant growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of 104% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports attained the peak figure in 2022 and are likely to see gradual growth in years to come.

In value terms, dried mushroom exports dropped to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports enjoyed a strong increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when exports increased by 94% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports attained the peak figure at $X in 2021, and then contracted in the following year.

Exports by Country

The United States (X tons), Canada (X tons) and Germany (X kg) were the main destinations of dried mushroom exports from Ecuador, with a combined 98% 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 the United States (with a CAGR of +49.6%), while the other leaders experienced mixed trend patterns.

In value terms, the United States ($X), Canada ($X) and Germany ($X) appeared to be the largest markets for dried mushroom exported from Ecuador worldwide, together accounting for 87% of total exports.

In terms of the main countries of destination, the United States, with a CAGR of +38.7%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced mixed trend patterns.

Export Prices by Country

The average dried mushroom export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, declining by -30.9% against the previous year. In general, the export price showed a abrupt slump. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 an increase of 49% against the previous year. As a result, the export price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2015 to 2022, the average export prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Germany ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Canada ($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 Germany (+5.2%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

Dried Mushroom Imports

Imports into Ecuador

Dried mushroom imports into Ecuador declined to X tons in 2022, therefore, remained relatively stable against 2021 figures. Overall, imports, however, recorded buoyant growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 when imports increased by 430%. As a result, imports reached the peak of X tons. From 2015 to 2022, the growth of imports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, dried mushroom imports reduced to $X in 2022. In general, imports, however, recorded a resilient expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 with an increase of 457% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of $X. From 2015 to 2022, the growth of imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

The Netherlands (X tons), China (X tons) and Peru (X kg) were the main suppliers of dried mushroom imports to Ecuador, together comprising 84% of total imports. The United States, Taiwan (Chinese), Germany and Spain lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 15%.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by the United States (with a CAGR of +38.4%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest dried mushroom suppliers to Ecuador were the Netherlands ($X), China ($X) and Peru ($X), together accounting for 92% of total imports. The United States, Germany, Taiwan (Chinese) and Spain lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 5.5%.

The United States, with a CAGR of +34.0%, recorded the highest growth rate of 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

The average dried mushroom import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, dropping by -4.3% against the previous year. In general, the import price continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when the average import price increased by 20% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices attained the peak figure at $X per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, import prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Germany ($X per ton), while the price for Taiwan (Chinese) ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Germany (+5.4%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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