Ecuador: Lentil Market 2025

Lentil Market Size in Ecuador

The Ecuadorian lentil market totaled $X in 2022, growing by 2.8% against the previous year. In general, the total consumption indicated a temperate increase from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +4.4% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, consumption decreased by -3.0% against 2020 indices. Over the period under review, the market attained the maximum level at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Lentil Production in Ecuador

In value terms, lentil production contracted modestly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, the total production indicated perceptible growth from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +3.2% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, production decreased by +0.1% against 2020 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 with an increase of 130% against the previous year. Lentil production peaked at $X in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

In 2022, the average yield of lentils in Ecuador was estimated at X kg per ha, remaining constant against the year before. Overall, the yield showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 with an increase of 4.3% against the previous year. The lentil yield peaked at X kg per ha in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, the yield stood at a somewhat lower figure. Despite the increased use of modern agricultural techniques and methods, future yield figures may still be impacted by adverse weather conditions.

In 2022, the harvested area of lentils in Ecuador shrank to X ha, remaining constant against the year before. Over the period under review, the harvested area, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 when the harvested area increased by 4.8% against the previous year. As a result, the harvested area reached the peak level of X ha. From 2017 to 2022, the growth of the lentil harvested area remained at a lower figure.

Lentil Exports

Exports from Ecuador

In 2022, shipments abroad of lentils decreased by -18.2% to X tons for the first time since 2017, thus ending a four-year rising trend. In general, exports faced a abrupt contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when exports increased by 81% against the previous year. The exports peaked at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, lentil exports reduced notably to $X in 2022. Overall, exports saw a deep contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when exports increased by 153% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports reached the peak figure at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Chile (X tons) was the main destination for lentil exports from Ecuador, with a approx. 100% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Chile stood at +219.0%.

In value terms, Chile ($X) also remains the key foreign market for lentils exports from Ecuador.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Chile totaled +224.8%.

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average lentil export price amounted to $X per ton, flattening at the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2022, it increased at an average annual rate of +2.3%. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when the average export price increased by 54% against the previous year. As a result, the export price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2017 to 2022, the average export prices remained at a lower figure.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the rate of growth in terms of prices for Italy amounted to +4.1% per year.

Lentil Imports

Imports into Ecuador

Lentil imports into Ecuador soared to X tons in 2022, rising by 18% against the previous year. Overall, total imports indicated a resilient expansion from 2012 to 2022: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +5.3% 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 -13.0% against 2020 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of 54%. As a result, imports reached the peak of X tons. From 2021 to 2022, the growth of imports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, lentil imports fell modestly to $X in 2022. In general, total imports indicated a measured expansion from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +4.8% 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 +68.4% against 2019 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of 67%. Imports peaked at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Canada (X tons) was the main supplier of lentil to Ecuador, accounting for a 95% share of total imports. Moreover, lentil imports from Canada exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, the United States (X tons), more than tenfold.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume from Canada stood at +4.9%.

In value terms, Canada ($X) constituted the largest supplier of lentils to Ecuador, comprising 95% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by the United States ($X), with a 4.8% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value from Canada amounted to +4.5%.

Import Prices by Country

The average lentil import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, declining by -15.8% against the previous year. Overall, the import price showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 when the average import price increased by 38% against the previous year. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, 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 Canada ($X per ton), while the price for the United States stood at $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Canada (-0.4%).

Source: IndexBox Platform

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