Ecuador: Market for Raspberries, Blackberries, Blueberries, and Cranberries 2025

Market Size for Raspberries, Blackberries, Blueberries, and Cranberries in Ecuador

The Ecuadorian market for raspberries, blackberries, blueberries, and cranberries declined slightly to $X in 2022, which is down by -4.6% against the previous year. Overall, consumption, however, saw a noticeable curtailment. Raspberry, blackberry, blueberry, and cranberry consumption peaked at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Production of Raspberries, Blackberries, Blueberries, and Cranberries in Ecuador

In value terms, raspberry, blackberry, blueberry, and cranberry production contracted sharply to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production, however, continues to indicate a abrupt decrease. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of 108%. Over the period under review, production hit record highs at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

The average yield of raspberries, blackberries, blueberries, and cranberries in Ecuador stood at X tons per ha in 2022, almost unchanged from the year before. In general, the yield, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 when the yield increased by 1.4%. Over the period under review, the average raspberry, blackberry, blueberry, and cranberry yield reached the maximum level at X tons per ha in 2012; however, from 2013 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.

The raspberry, blackberry, blueberry, and cranberry harvested area in Ecuador totaled X ha in 2022, remaining constant against 2021. In general, the harvested area, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 with an increase of 3.9% against the previous year. The raspberry, blackberry, blueberry, and cranberry harvested area peaked at X ha in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, the harvested area failed to regain momentum.

Exports of Raspberries, Blackberries, Blueberries, and Cranberries

Exports from Ecuador

For the third consecutive year, Ecuador recorded growth in overseas shipments of raspberries, blackberries, blueberries, and cranberries, which increased by 1% to X tons in 2022. Over the period under review, exports recorded a significant expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2015 when exports increased by 2,237%. Over the period under review, the exports attained the maximum at X tons in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, raspberry, blackberry, blueberry, and cranberry exports rose remarkably to $X in 2022. Overall, exports saw a strong increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 with an increase of 1,597% against the previous year. The exports peaked at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

The Netherlands (X tons) was the main destination for raspberry, blackberry, blueberry, and cranberry exports from Ecuador, accounting for a 39% share of total exports. Moreover, raspberry, blackberry, blueberry, and cranberry exports to the Netherlands exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, the United States (X tons), fivefold. Poland (X tons) ranked third in terms of total exports with a 6.2% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume to the Netherlands totaled +27.8%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: the United States (+10.1% per year) and Poland (+148.3% per year).

In value terms, the Netherlands ($X) emerged as the key foreign market for raspberries, blackberries, blueberries, and cranberries exports from Ecuador, comprising 34% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Poland ($X), with a 12% share of total exports. It was followed by the United States, with a 5.9% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value to the Netherlands amounted to +7.9%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Poland (+158.1% per year) and the United States (-5.5% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average export price for raspberries, blackberries, blueberries, and cranberries stood at $X per ton in 2022, surging by 7.8% against the previous year. Overall, the export price, however, showed a deep contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when the average export price increased by 116%. Over the period under review, the average export prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 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 ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Turkey ($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 Poland (+3.9%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

Imports of Raspberries, Blackberries, Blueberries, and Cranberries

Imports into Ecuador

In 2022, overseas purchases of raspberries, blackberries, blueberries, and cranberries increased by 64% to X tons, rising for the second consecutive year after three years of decline. Over the period under review, imports posted a significant expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 with an increase of 369%. Imports peaked at X tons in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, raspberry, blackberry, blueberry, and cranberry imports soared to $X in 2022. Overall, imports showed a buoyant increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 with an increase of 383%. Imports peaked at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

The United States (X tons) and Chile (X tons) were the main suppliers of raspberry, blackberry, blueberry, and cranberry imports to Ecuador.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Chile (with a CAGR of +111.2%).

In value terms, the largest raspberry, blackberry, blueberry, and cranberry suppliers to Ecuador were Chile ($X) and the United States ($X).

Chile, with a CAGR of +108.8%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of imports, among the main suppliers over the period under review.

Import Prices by Country

The average import price for raspberries, blackberries, blueberries, and cranberries stood at $X per ton in 2022, with a decrease of -15.4% against the previous year. Overall, the import price recorded a abrupt descent. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when the average import price increased by 41%. Over the period under review, average import prices reached the peak figure at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Peru (+58.2%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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