Ecuador: Poultry Market 2025

Poultry Market Size in Ecuador

The Ecuadorian poultry market dropped modestly to $X in 2022, remaining relatively unchanged against the previous year. In general, the total consumption indicated a prominent 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, consumption decreased by X% against 2019 indices. Poultry consumption peaked at $X in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Poultry Production in Ecuador

In value terms, poultry production fell to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production recorded a strong increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2015 with an increase of X%. Poultry production peaked at $X in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

The average yield of poultry in Ecuador amounted to X kg per head in 2022, flattening at 2021 figures. Overall, the yield continues to indicate a perceptible shrinkage. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when the yield decreased by X%. Over the period under review, the average poultry yield attained the peak level at X kg per head in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, the yield remained at a lower figure.

In 2022, number of animals slaughtered for poultry production in Ecuador reached X heads, increasing by X% compared with 2021 figures. Over the period under review, the total number of producing animals indicated moderate growth from 2012 to 2022: its figure 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, number of animals slaughtered for poultry production decreased by X% against 2019 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, this number attained the peak level at X heads in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, producing animals failed to regain momentum.

Poultry Exports

Exports from Ecuador

For the third year in a row, Ecuador recorded growth in shipments abroad of poultry, which increased by X% to X kg in 2022. Overall, exports, however, recorded a precipitous contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 with an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, the exports attained the peak of X tons. From 2015 to 2022, the growth of the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, poultry exports soared to $X in 2022. In general, exports, however, saw a significant decline. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when exports increased by X%. 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

Panama (X kg) was the main destination for poultry exports from Ecuador, accounting for a approx. X% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Panama amounted to X%.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value to Panama totaled X%.

Export Prices by Country

The average poultry export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, declining by X% against the previous year. In general, the export price, however, enjoyed a resilient expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2015 when the average export price increased by X%. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

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

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

Poultry Imports

Imports into Ecuador

After two years of growth, supplies from abroad of poultry decreased by X% to X tons in 2022. Overall, imports faced a precipitous setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when imports increased by X%. Imports peaked at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, poultry imports reached $X in 2022. In general, imports saw a significant decline. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports attained the maximum at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

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

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

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

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from the United States amounted to X%.

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average poultry import price amounted to $X per ton, growing by X% against the previous year. In general, the import price showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices reached the peak figure at $X per ton in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, import prices failed to regain momentum.

Average prices varied somewhat amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was the United States ($X per ton), while the price for Peru amounted to $X per ton.

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

Source: IndexBox Platform

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