Ecuador: Kiwi Fruit Market 2025

Kiwi Fruit Market Size in Ecuador

The Ecuadorian kiwi fruit market expanded notably to $X in 2022, rising by X% against the previous year. This figure reflects the total revenues of producers and importers (excluding logistics costs, retail marketing costs, and retailers' margins, which will be included in the final consumer price). In general, consumption continues to indicate a prominent increase. Kiwi fruit consumption peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Kiwi Fruit Exports

Exports from Ecuador

In 2022, shipments abroad of kiwi fruits decreased by X% to X tons for the first time since 2019, thus ending a two-year rising trend. Over the period under review, exports showed a sharp shrinkage. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when exports increased by X%. Over the period under review, the exports reached the peak figure at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, kiwi fruit exports contracted notably to $X in 2022. Overall, exports showed a dramatic downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when exports increased by X%. The exports peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Belgium (X tons), Canada (X tons) and Russia (X kg) were the main destinations of kiwi fruit exports from Ecuador, together comprising X% of total exports. Germany, Norway, Poland and the Netherlands lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by Norway (with a CAGR of X%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Canada ($X), Germany ($X) and Russia ($X) appeared to be the largest markets for kiwi fruit exported from Ecuador worldwide, with a combined X% share of total exports. Belgium, Poland, Norway and the Netherlands lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

Poland, with a CAGR of X%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to 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

In 2022, the average kiwi fruit export price amounted to $X per ton, with a decrease of X% against the previous year. In general, the export price recorded a slight curtailment. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 when the average export price increased by X%. Over the period under review, the average export prices attained the peak figure at $X per ton in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, the 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 Poland ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Belgium ($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 Spain (X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Kiwi Fruit Imports

Imports into Ecuador

In 2022, approx. X tons of kiwi fruits were imported into Ecuador; growing by X% on the previous year. Over the period under review, total imports indicated a noticeable increase from 2012 to 2022: its volume 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 increased by X% against 2016 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports attained the peak figure in 2022 and are likely to continue growth in the near future.

In value terms, kiwi fruit imports expanded markedly to $X in 2022. In general, imports showed strong growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, imports attained the peak figure in 2022 and are likely to see gradual growth in the near future.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Chile (X tons) constituted the largest kiwi fruit supplier to Ecuador, with a X% share of total imports. Moreover, kiwi fruit imports from Chile exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Italy (X tons), twofold.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume from Chile amounted to X%.

In value terms, Chile ($X) and Italy ($X) constituted the largest kiwi fruit suppliers to Ecuador.

Italy, with a CAGR of X%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of imports, in terms of the main suppliers over the period under review.

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average kiwi fruit import price amounted to $X per ton, declining by X% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2022, it increased at an average annual rate of X%. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 an increase of X%. As a result, import price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2015 to 2022, the average import prices remained at a lower figure.

Average prices varied noticeably amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Italy ($X per ton), while the price for Chile totaled $X per ton.

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

Source: IndexBox Platform

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