Ecuador: Fruit And Berry Market 2024

Fruit And Berry Market Size in Ecuador

The Ecuadorian fruit and berry market dropped to $X in 2022, shrinking by X% against the previous year. In general, consumption recorded a noticeable shrinkage. Fruit and berry consumption peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Fruit And Berry Production in Ecuador

In value terms, fruit and berry production reduced slightly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production recorded a slight decline. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 when the production volume increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production reached the maximum level at $X in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In 2022, the average yield of fruits and berries in Ecuador declined remarkably to X tons per ha, with a decrease of X% compared with the previous year's figure. The yield figure increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, the average fruit and berry yield hit record highs at X tons per ha in 2021, and then dropped significantly in the following year. Despite the increased use of modern agricultural techniques and methods, future yield figures may still be impacted by adverse weather conditions.

In 2022, approx. X ha of fruits and berries were harvested in Ecuador; stabilizing at the previous year. Over the period under review, the harvested area, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when the harvested area increased by X%. As a result, the harvested area reached the peak level of X ha. From 2020 to 2022, the growth of the fruit and berry harvested area remained at a lower figure.

Fruit And Berry Exports

Exports from Ecuador

In 2022, shipments abroad of fruits and berries decreased by X% to X tons, falling for the second consecutive year after six years of growth. The total export volume increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when exports increased by X%. The exports peaked at X tons in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, fruit and berry exports fell notably to $X in 2022. In general, exports saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when exports increased by X%. Over the period under review, the exports reached the peak figure at $X in 2021, and then fell notably in the following year.

Exports by Country

Russia (X tons), the United States (X tons) and the Netherlands (X tons) were the main destinations of fruit and berry exports from Ecuador, with a combined X% share of total exports. Turkey, Argentina, Chile, Saudi Arabia, Belgium, Italy, Germany, China, Iraq and the United Arab Emirates lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for the United Arab Emirates (with a CAGR of X%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Russia ($X), the United States ($X) and the Netherlands ($X) appeared to be the largest markets for fruit and berry exported from Ecuador worldwide, with a combined X% share of total exports. Turkey, Argentina, Chile, Saudi Arabia, Italy, Belgium, China, Germany, Iraq and the United Arab Emirates lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

The United Arab Emirates, with a CAGR of X%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of exports, among the main countries of destination over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

The average fruit and berry export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, waning by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price saw a pronounced descent. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 an increase of X%. As a result, the export price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2015 to 2022, the average export prices remained at a lower figure.

Average prices varied somewhat for the major external markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the countries with the highest prices were the Netherlands ($X per ton) and Italy ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Iraq ($X per ton) and Turkey ($X per ton) were amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Iraq (X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Fruit And Berry Imports

Imports into Ecuador

In 2022, purchases abroad of fruits and berries decreased by X% to X tons, falling for the second consecutive year after four years of growth. Over the period under review, imports recorded a mild decline. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. Imports peaked at X tons in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, fruit and berry imports reached $X in 2022. Overall, total imports indicated a slight expansion 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, imports decreased by X% against 2020 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when imports increased by X%. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Chile (X tons) constituted the largest fruit and berry supplier to Ecuador, with a X% share of total imports. Moreover, fruit and berry imports from Chile exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Peru (X tons), tenfold. The third position in this ranking was taken by Italy (X tons), with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume from Chile was relatively modest. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Peru (X% per year) and Italy (X% per year).

In value terms, Chile ($X) constituted the largest supplier of fruits and berries to Ecuador, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by the United States ($X), with a X% share of total imports. It was followed by Italy, with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from Chile totaled X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: the United States (X% per year) and Italy (X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average fruit and berry import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, jumping by X% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2022, it increased at an average annual rate of X%. As a result, import price attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

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

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

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