Ecuador: Strawberry Market 2025

Strawberry Market Size in Ecuador

In 2022, the Ecuadorian strawberry market decreased by -0.2% to $X, falling for the second consecutive year after four years of growth. In general, consumption, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. Strawberry consumption peaked at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Strawberry Production in Ecuador

In value terms, strawberry production reached $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, the total production indicated notable growth from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +2.0% 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 -0.2% against 2020 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 when the production volume increased by 30%. Over the period under review, production hit record highs at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

The average yield of strawberries in Ecuador fell slightly to X tons per ha in 2022, remaining relatively unchanged against 2021 figures. In general, the yield continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 with an increase of 3.8% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average strawberry yield attained the peak level at X tons per ha in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, the yield remained at a lower figure. Despite the increased use of modern agricultural techniques and methods, future yield figures may still be impacted by adverse weather conditions.

The strawberry harvested area in Ecuador amounted to X ha in 2022, approximately mirroring 2021 figures. Overall, the harvested area, however, saw a slight decline. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 when the harvested area increased by 17%. The strawberry harvested area peaked at X ha in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the harvested area failed to regain momentum.

Strawberry Exports

Exports from Ecuador

In 2022, approx. X tons of strawberries were exported from Ecuador; increasing by 158% compared with 2021 figures. Overall, exports recorded buoyant growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when exports increased by 539% against the previous year. The exports peaked in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, strawberry exports skyrocketed to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports, however, recorded a drastic downturn. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of 474%. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Russia (X tons) was the main destination for strawberry exports from Ecuador, accounting for a approx. 100% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Russia amounted to +14.7%.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value to Russia stood at -4.2%.

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average strawberry export price amounted to $X per ton, waning by -13.5% against the previous year. In general, the export price saw a deep reduction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 an increase of 27%. Over the period under review, the average export prices attained the peak figure at $X per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the rate of growth in terms of prices for Russia amounted to -16.5% per year.

Strawberry Imports

Imports into Ecuador

In 2022, purchases abroad of strawberries was finally on the rise to reach X tons for the first time since 2016, thus ending a five-year declining trend. Overall, imports, however, showed a drastic downturn. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 when imports increased by 43%. Over the period under review, imports reached the peak figure at X tons in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, strawberry imports soared to $X in 2022. In general, imports showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 when imports increased by 93% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports reached the maximum at $X in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2022, the United States (X tons) was the main supplier of strawberry to Ecuador, with a approx. 100% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume from the United States amounted to -6.1%.

In value terms, the United States ($X) constituted the largest supplier of strawberries to Ecuador.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value from the United States was relatively modest.

Import Prices by Country

The average strawberry import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, reducing by -8.8% against the previous year. In general, the import price, however, continues to indicate buoyant growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 an increase of 39% against the previous year. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

As there is only one major supplying country, the average price level is determined by prices for the United States.

From 2012 to 2022, the rate of growth in terms of prices for the United States amounted to +7.0% per year.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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