Ecuador: Frozen Poultry Liver Market 2025

Frozen Poultry Liver Market Size in Ecuador

The Ecuadorian frozen poultry liver market contracted to $X in 2022, waning by -2.9% against the previous year. Over the period under review, consumption, however, continues to indicate buoyant growth. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Frozen Poultry Liver Production in Ecuador

In value terms, frozen poultry liver production contracted to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production, however, enjoyed resilient growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when the production volume increased by 65% against the previous year. Frozen poultry liver production peaked at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

Frozen Poultry Liver Exports

Exports from Ecuador

Frozen poultry liver exports from Ecuador reduced to X kg in 2022, waning by -10.9% on the previous year's figure. Overall, exports faced a sharp descent. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 with an increase of 349% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of X tons. From 2015 to 2022, the growth of the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, frozen poultry liver exports contracted to $X in 2022. In general, exports continue to indicate a dramatic decrease. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 with an increase of 388% against the previous year. As a result, the exports attained the peak of $X. From 2015 to 2022, the growth of the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Hong Kong SAR (X kg) was the main destination for frozen poultry liver exports from Ecuador, accounting for a approx. 100% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Hong Kong SAR amounted to -35.5%.

In value terms, Hong Kong SAR ($X) also remains the key foreign market for frozen poultry livers and offal exports from Ecuador.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Hong Kong SAR totaled -27.3%.

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average frozen poultry liver export price amounted to $X per ton, increasing by 9.9% against the previous year. Overall, the export price recorded a buoyant expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when the average export price increased by 118%. The export price peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in years to come.

As there is only one major export destination, the average price level is determined by prices for Hong Kong SAR.

From 2012 to 2022, the rate of growth in terms of prices for Hong Kong SAR amounted to +12.7% per year.

Frozen Poultry Liver Imports

Imports into Ecuador

In 2022, purchases abroad of frozen poultry livers and offal was finally on the rise to reach X tons after two years of decline. In general, imports, however, showed a abrupt setback. Imports peaked at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, frozen poultry liver imports soared to $X in 2022. Overall, imports, however, faced a abrupt decrease. Over the period under review, imports reached the peak figure at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2022, the United States (X tons) constituted the largest frozen poultry liver supplier to Ecuador, accounting for a 86% share of total imports. Moreover, frozen poultry liver imports from the United States exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Peru (X tons), sixfold.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from the United States amounted to -8.8%.

In value terms, the largest frozen poultry liver suppliers to Ecuador were the United States ($X) and Peru ($X).

Among the main suppliers, the United States, with a CAGR of -10.7%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, over the period under review.

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average frozen poultry liver import price amounted to $X per ton, reducing by -19.2% against the previous year. Overall, the import price showed a noticeable shrinkage. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 an increase of 45% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices reached the peak figure at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 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 Peru ($X per ton), while the price for the United States totaled $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Peru (+2.0%).

Source: IndexBox Platform

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