Ecuador: Tomato Market 2025

Tomato Market Size in Ecuador

After two years of growth, the Ecuadorian tomato market decreased by -6% to $X in 2022. Overall, consumption recorded a slight contraction. As a result, consumption attained the peak level of $X. From 2015 to 2022, the growth of the market remained at a lower figure.

Tomato Production in Ecuador

In value terms, tomato production reached $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 when the production volume increased by 1,155% against the previous year. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X. From 2015 to 2022, production growth failed to regain momentum.

In 2022, the average tomato yield in Ecuador contracted notably to X tons per ha, reducing by -33.8% on the year before. Over the period under review, the yield, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 with an increase of 160% against the previous year. The tomato yield peaked at X tons per ha in 2021, and then shrank dramatically in the following year. Despite the increased use of modern agricultural techniques and methods, future yield figures may still be impacted by adverse weather conditions.

The tomato harvested area in Ecuador soared to X ha in 2022, with an increase of 28% on the previous year's figure. In general, the harvested area, however, saw a perceptible contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 with an increase of 111% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the harvested area dedicated to tomato production attained the maximum at X ha in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the harvested area stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Tomato Exports

Exports from Ecuador

In 2022, approx. X tons of tomatoes were exported from Ecuador; picking up by 30% on the previous year's figure. Over the period under review, exports, however, saw a abrupt curtailment. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 when exports increased by 119%. The exports peaked at X tons in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, tomato exports skyrocketed to $X in 2022. Overall, exports, however, saw a perceptible contraction. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of 118% against the previous year. The exports peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Colombia (X tons) was the main destination for tomato exports from Ecuador, accounting for a 51% share of total exports. Moreover, tomato exports to Colombia exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Germany (X tons), twofold. The third position in this ranking was taken by Russia (X tons), with a 12% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Colombia stood at -9.3%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Germany (+34.5% per year) and Russia (+18.6% per year).

In value terms, Colombia ($X) emerged as the key foreign market for tomatoes exports from Ecuador, comprising 61% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Germany ($X), with a 16% share of total exports. It was followed by Switzerland, with a 6.7% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Colombia amounted to -3.3%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Germany (+37.0% per year) and Switzerland (+14.4% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average tomato export price amounted to $X per ton, remaining stable against the previous year. Over the period under review, export price indicated a notable increase from 2012 to 2022: its price 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, tomato export price increased by +35.7% against 2017 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2015 an increase of 46% against the previous year. As a result, the export price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2016 to 2022, the average export prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was the United States ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Russia ($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 Slovakia (+13.5%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Tomato Imports

Imports into Ecuador

In 2022, approx. X kg of tomatoes were imported into Ecuador; growing by 40% against the previous year's figure. In general, imports showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when imports increased by 132%. As a result, imports reached the peak of X kg. From 2018 to 2022, the growth of imports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, tomato imports skyrocketed to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports, however, showed a noticeable downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when imports increased by 154%. As a result, imports attained the peak of $X. From 2018 to 2022, the growth of imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Brazil (X kg) was the main supplier of tomato to Ecuador, with a approx. 100% share of total imports.

From 2015 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Brazil amounted to +40.0%.

In value terms, Brazil ($X) constituted the largest supplier of tomatoes to Ecuador.

From 2015 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value from Brazil stood at +64.7%.

Import Prices by Country

The average tomato import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, increasing by 18% against the previous year. In general, the import price, however, showed a noticeable descent. Over the period under review, average import prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, import prices remained at a lower figure.

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

From 2015 to 2022, the rate of growth in terms of prices for Brazil amounted to +17.6% per year.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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