Ecuador: Food Sorting Machine Market 2025

Food Sorting Machine Market Size in Ecuador

In 2021, the Ecuadorian food sorting machine market increased by 3.6% to $X, rising for the sixth consecutive year after three years of decline. Over the period under review, the total consumption indicated a moderate expansion from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +3.4% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, consumption increased by +86.8% against 2015 indices. Over the period under review, the market attained the peak level in 2021 and is likely to see steady growth in years to come.

Food Sorting Machine Production in Ecuador

In value terms, food sorting machine production rose notably to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, the total production indicated moderate growth from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +3.3% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, production decreased by -8.8% against 2019 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2019 with an increase of 53% against the previous year. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X. From 2020 to 2021, production growth failed to regain momentum.

Food Sorting Machine Exports

Exports from Ecuador

In 2021, shipments abroad of machines for cleaning, sorting or grading eggs and fruit decreased by -33.3% to X units for the first time since 2018, thus ending a two-year declining trend. In general, exports showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 with an increase of 100%. The exports peaked at X units in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, food sorting machine exports fell to $X in 2021. Overall, exports, however, showed a significant expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2015 when exports increased by 125% against the previous year. The exports peaked at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Peru (X units) was the main destination for food sorting machine exports from Ecuador, with a approx. 100% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Peru stood at +8.0%.

In value terms, Peru ($X) also remains the key foreign market for machines for cleaning, sorting or grading eggs and fruit exports from Ecuador.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value to Peru stood at +23.0%.

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the average food sorting machine export price amounted to $X per unit, surging by 43% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price showed a strong expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 an increase of 68%. Over the period under review, the average export prices attained the maximum in 2021 and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

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

From 2012 to 2021, the rate of growth in terms of prices for Peru amounted to +10.8% per year.

Food Sorting Machine Imports

Imports into Ecuador

In 2021, approx. X units of machines for cleaning, sorting or grading eggs and fruit were imported into Ecuador; dropping by -22.9% on the year before. Over the period under review, imports, however, enjoyed a strong expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 with an increase of 541%. Imports peaked at X units in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, food sorting machine imports reduced notably to $X in 2021. Overall, imports, however, enjoyed resilient growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when imports increased by 397%. Imports peaked at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2021, Mexico (X units) constituted the largest food sorting machine supplier to Ecuador, with a 43% share of total imports. Moreover, food sorting machine imports from Mexico exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Slovakia (X units), threefold. The third position in this ranking was taken by Belgium (X units), with a 9.5% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume from Mexico amounted to +48.9%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Slovakia (0.0% per year) and Belgium (+68.2% per year).

In value terms, Slovakia ($X) constituted the largest supplier of machines for cleaning, sorting or grading eggs and fruit to Ecuador, comprising 37% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Germany ($X), with a 17% share of total imports. It was followed by Mexico, with a 15% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from Slovakia was relatively modest. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Germany (+79.6% per year) and Mexico (+83.1% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average food sorting machine import price stood at $X per unit in 2021, flattening at the previous year. Overall, import price indicated perceptible growth from 2012 to 2021: its price increased at an average annual rate of +3.7% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, food sorting machine import price decreased by -30.7% against 2017 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 when the average import price increased by 46% against the previous year. The import price peaked at $X per unit in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2021, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Slovakia ($X per unit), while the price for China ($X per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Mexico (+22.8%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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