Ecuador - Frozen Whole Fish - Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends and Insights
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Frozen Whole Fish Price in Ecuador - 2022

Contents:

  1. Frozen Whole Fish Price in Ecuador (FOB) - 2022
  2. Frozen Whole Fish Price in Ecuador (CIF) - 2022
  3. Frozen Whole Fish Exports in Ecuador
  4. Frozen Whole Fish Imports in Ecuador

Frozen Whole Fish Price in Ecuador (FOB) - 2022

The average frozen whole fish export price stood at $1,738 per ton in January 2022, growing by 20% against the previous month. Over the period from January 2021 to January 2022, it increased at an average monthly rate of +3.7%. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in February 2021 an increase of 23% month-to-month. Over the period under review, the average export prices attained the peak figure in January 2022.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major foreign markets. In January 2022, the country with the highest price was Spain ($3,215 per ton), while the average price for exports to Cote d'Ivoire ($902 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From January 2021 to January 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Spain (+12.8%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Frozen Whole Fish Price in Ecuador (CIF) - 2022

The average frozen whole fish import price stood at $1,799 per ton in January 2022, surging by 6.4% against the previous month. Overall, the import price recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in June 2021 when the average import price increased by 9.9% m-o-m. The import price peaked in January 2022.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In January 2022, the country with the highest price was South Korea ($4,555 per ton), while the price for Nicaragua ($1,028 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From January 2021 to January 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Vanuatu (+64.4%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Frozen Whole Fish Exports in Ecuador

After three years of growth, shipments abroad of frozen whole fish decreased by -23.7% to 84K tons in 2022. Over the period under review, exports, however, posted a strong increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when exports increased by 90% against the previous year. As a result, the exports attained the peak of 110K tons, and then fell remarkably in the following year.

In value terms, frozen whole fish exports dropped rapidly to $120M in 2022. Overall, total exports indicated resilient growth from 2019 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +6.5% over the last three-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, exports increased by +33.8% against 2020 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of 68% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of $151M, and then shrank sharply in the following year.

Export of Frozen Whole Fish in Ecuador (Million USD)
COUNTRY2019202020212022CAGR,
2019-2022
Cote d'Ivoire2.13.629.022.2119.5%
China35.128.013.019.1-18.4%
Russia12.613.121.116.28.7%
Spain12.612.118.314.03.6%
United States6.45.411.58.811.2%
Portugal6.34.210.48.08.3%
Ghana0.20.89.97.6236.2%
Ukraine3.93.05.74.33.3%
Peru3.84.54.53.5-2.7%
Brazil1.80.74.13.119.9%
Nigeria0.20.53.72.9143.8%
Costa Rica2.93.83.42.6-3.6%
Colombia2.73.43.22.5-2.5%
Others8.96.612.65.3-15.9%
Total99.589.91511206.4%

Top Export Markets for Frozen Whole Fish from Ecuador in 2022:

  1. Cote d'Ivoire (21.9K tons)
  2. China (11.3K tons)
  3. Russia (11.3K tons)
  4. Ghana (8.1K tons)
  5. Spain (7.8K tons)
  6. Peru (3.8K tons)
  7. Ukraine (3.4K tons)
  8. Nigeria (3.4K tons)
  9. Brazil (2.6K tons)
  10. United States (2.2K tons)
  11. Costa Rica (2.1K tons)
  12. Portugal (1.7K tons)
  13. Colombia (1.6K tons)

Frozen Whole Fish Imports in Ecuador

Frozen whole fish imports into Ecuador dropped to 75K tons in 2022, with a decrease of -13% on 2021. Overall, imports faced a precipitous descent. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 when imports increased by 36% against the previous year.

In value terms, frozen whole fish imports shrank notably to $118M in 2022. In general, imports showed a dramatic decrease. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 when imports increased by 46% against the previous year.

Import of Frozen Whole Fish in Ecuador (Million USD)
COUNTRY2019202020212022CAGR,
2019-2022
Venezuela8.37.512.511.110.2%
South Korea7.91.66.96.2-7.8%
Panama12.45.26.45.7-22.8%
Seychelles8.81.24.94.4-20.6%
United States4.01.95.04.43.2%
Spain22.62.72.04.4-42.0%
Taiwan (Chinese)2.21.54.03.617.8%
Brazil4.60.22.52.2-21.8%
Kiribati1.03.62.52.230.1%
Cote d'Ivoire0.83.11.91.728.6%
El Salvador2.91.20.50.9-32.3%
France3.40.11.00.9-35.8%
NauruN/AN/A8.4N/A0%
Others17966.381.470.2-26.8%
Total25896.1140118-23.0%

Top Suppliers of Frozen Whole Fish to Ecuador in 2022:

  1. Venezuela (5.2K tons)
  2. Panama (3.1K tons)
  3. Spain (2.6K tons)
  4. South Korea (2.5K tons)
  5. Seychelles (2.2K tons)
  6. United States (2.1K tons)
  7. Taiwan (Chinese) (1.3K tons)
  8. Kiribati (1.1K tons)
  9. Cote d'Ivoire (0.9K tons)
  10. Brazil (0.8K tons)
  11. El Salvador (0.5K tons)
  12. France (0.4K tons)

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform

This report provides an in-depth analysis of the frozen whole fish market in Ecuador. Within it, you will discover the latest data on market trends and opportunities by country, consumption, production and price developments, as well as the global trade (imports and exports). The forecast exhibits the market prospects through 2030.

Product coverage:

  • Prodcom 10201330 - Frozen whole salt water fish
  • Prodcom 10201360 - Frozen whole fresh water fish
  • Prodcom 10201600 - Frozen fish livers and roes

Country coverage:

  • Ecuador

Data coverage:

  • Market volume and value
  • Per Capita consumption
  • Forecast of the market dynamics in the medium term
  • Trade (exports and imports) in Ecuador
  • Export and import prices
  • Market trends, drivers and restraints
  • Key market players and their profiles

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  1. 1. INTRODUCTION

    Making Data-Driven Decisions to Grow Your Business

    1. REPORT DESCRIPTION
    2. RESEARCH METHODOLOGY AND AI PLATFORM
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  2. 2. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

    A Quick Overview of Market Performance

    1. KEY FINDINGS
    2. MARKET TRENDS This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO
  3. 3. MARKET OVERVIEW

    Understanding the Current State of The Market and Its Prospects

    1. MARKET SIZE
    2. MARKET STRUCTURE
    3. TRADE BALANCE
    4. PER CAPITA CONSUMPTION
    5. MARKET FORECAST TO 2030
  4. 4. MOST PROMISING PRODUCT

    Finding New Products to Diversify Your Business

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    1. TOP PRODUCTS TO DIVERSIFY YOUR BUSINESS
    2. BEST-SELLING PRODUCTS
    3. MOST CONSUMED PRODUCT
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  5. 5. MOST PROMISING SUPPLYING COUNTRIES

    Choosing the Best Countries to Establish Your Sustainable Supply Chain

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    1. TOP COUNTRIES TO SOURCE YOUR PRODUCT
    2. TOP PRODUCING COUNTRIES
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    Choosing the Best Countries to Boost Your Exports

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    1. TOP OVERSEAS MARKETS FOR EXPORTING YOUR PRODUCT
    2. TOP CONSUMING MARKETS
    3. UNSATURATED MARKETS
    4. TOP IMPORTING MARKETS
    5. MOST PROFITABLE MARKETS
  7. 7. PRODUCTION

    The Latest Trends and Insights into The Industry

    1. PRODUCTION VOLUME AND VALUE
  8. 8. IMPORTS

    The Largest Import Supplying Countries

    1. IMPORTS FROM 2012–2023
    2. IMPORTS BY COUNTRY
    3. IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
  9. 9. EXPORTS

    The Largest Destinations for Exports

    1. EXPORTS FROM 2012–2023
    2. EXPORTS BY COUNTRY
    3. EXPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
  10. 10. PROFILES OF MAJOR PRODUCERS

    The Largest Producers on The Market and Their Profiles

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  11. LIST OF TABLES

    1. Key Findings In 2023
    2. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
    3. Market Value, 2012–2023
    4. Per Capita Consumption In 2012-2023
    5. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    6. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    7. Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2023
    8. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    9. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    10. Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2023
  12. LIST OF FIGURES

    1. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
    2. Market Value, 2012–2023
    3. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012-2023
    4. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012-2023
    5. Trade Balance, In Physical Terms, 2012-2023
    6. Trade Balance, In Value Terms, 2012-2023
    7. Per Capita Consumption, 2012-2023
    8. Market Volume Forecast to 2030
    9. Market Value Forecast to 2030
    10. Products: Market Size And Growth, By Type
    11. Products: Average Per Capita Consumption, By Type
    12. Products: Exports And Growth, By Type
    13. Products: Export Prices And Growth, By Type
    14. Production Volume And Growth
    15. Exports And Growth
    16. Export Prices And Growth
    17. Market Size And Growth
    18. Per Capita Consumption
    19. Imports And Growth
    20. Import Prices
    21. Production, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
    22. Production, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
    23. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
    24. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
    25. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2023
    26. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    27. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    28. Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2023
    29. Exports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
    30. Exports, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
    31. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2023
    32. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    33. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    34. Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2023
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