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Contents:
- Price for Frozen Fish and Seafood in Ecuador (FOB) - 2022
- Price for Frozen Fish and Seafood in Ecuador (CIF) - 2022
- Exports of Frozen Fish and Seafood in Ecuador
- Imports of Frozen Fish and Seafood in Ecuador
Price for Frozen Fish and Seafood in Ecuador (FOB) - 2022
The average frozen fish and seafood export price stood at $6,511 per ton in 2022, rising by 13% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 when the average export price increased by 13% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices attained the peak figure at $7,218 per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, the export prices stood 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 ($7,577 per ton), while the average price for exports to Cote d'Ivoire ($981 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 Colombia (+6.4%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.
Price for Frozen Fish and Seafood in Ecuador (CIF) - 2022
The average frozen fish and seafood import price stood at $1,901 per ton in 2022, picking up by 13% against the previous year. Overall, the import price, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 an increase of 21%. The import price peaked at $2,114 per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, import prices failed to regain momentum.
Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Solomon Islands ($2,574 per ton), while the price for Panama ($1,510 per ton) was amongst the lowest.
From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Nicaragua (+18.1%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.
Exports of Frozen Fish and Seafood in Ecuador
For the fourth year in a row, Ecuador recorded growth in shipments abroad of frozen fish and seafood, which increased by 32% to 1.3M tons in 2022. Over the period under review, total exports indicated a significant expansion from 2019 to 2022: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +20.2% over the last three years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, exports increased by +73.8% against 2019 indices. As a result, the exports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.
In value terms, frozen fish and seafood exports surged to $8.3B in 2022. Overall, exports enjoyed a significant expansion. As a result, the exports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.
| Export of Frozen Fish and Seafood in Ecuador (Million USD) | |||||
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| COUNTRY | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | CAGR, 2019-2022 |
| China | 2,136 | 1,922 | 2,307 | 4,320 | 26.5% |
| United States | 581 | 830 | 1,388 | 1,773 | 45.0% |
| Spain | 256 | 272 | 366 | 439 | 19.7% |
| France | 191 | 189 | 287 | 282 | 13.9% |
| Italy | 177 | 159 | 189 | 240 | 10.7% |
| Russia | 63.2 | 92.5 | 168 | 150 | 33.4% |
| Vietnam | 328 | 31.6 | 38.2 | 144 | -24.0% |
| Cote d'Ivoire | 2.1 | 3.6 | 36.1 | 27.2 | 134.8% |
| Others | 400 | 528 | 805 | 955 | 33.7% |
| Total | 4,134 | 4,028 | 5,584 | 8,331 | 26.3% |
Top Export Markets for Frozen Fish and Seafood from Ecuador in 2022:
- China (652.4K tons)
- United States (233.9K tons)
- Spain (75.5K tons)
- France (41.0K tons)
- Italy (34.2K tons)
- Cote d'Ivoire (27.7K tons)
- Russia (26.7K tons)
- Vietnam (20.1K tons)
Imports of Frozen Fish and Seafood in Ecuador
In 2022, approx. 70K tons of frozen fish and seafood were imported into Ecuador; dropping by -20.6% against the previous year's figure. In general, imports continue to indicate a pronounced curtailment. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 with an increase of 33%. As a result, imports reached the peak of 88K tons, and then contracted notably in the following year.
In value terms, frozen fish and seafood imports shrank to $133M in 2022. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of +5.9% from 2019 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of 32% against the previous year. As a result, imports attained the peak of $148M, and then reduced in the following year.
| Import of Frozen Fish and Seafood in Ecuador (Million USD) | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| COUNTRY | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | CAGR, 2019-2022 |
| Venezuela | 3.2 | 7.5 | 12.5 | 39.7 | 131.5% |
| Panama | 4.8 | 5.2 | 6.5 | 14.5 | 44.6% |
| Spain | 8.8 | 2.7 | 2.1 | 10.2 | 5.0% |
| United States | 2.2 | 2.5 | 5.1 | 10.0 | 65.7% |
| Nicaragua | 1.1 | 0.9 | 0.3 | 4.6 | 61.1% |
| Micronesia | N/A | N/A | N/A | 3.8 | 0% |
| Taiwan (Chinese) | 0.9 | 1.5 | 4.1 | 3.5 | 57.3% |
| Solomon Islands | N/A | 0.1 | 0.8 | 3.5 | 491.6% |
| Colombia | 1.7 | 1.2 | 0.3 | 3.0 | 20.8% |
| Kiribati | 0.4 | 3.6 | 2.5 | 2.8 | 91.3% |
| Curacao | N/A | 0.7 | 0.1 | 2.4 | 85.2% |
| France | 1.3 | 0.2 | 1.0 | 2.4 | 22.7% |
| Seychelles | 3.4 | 1.2 | 5.0 | 2.1 | -14.8% |
| Others | 84.2 | 85.4 | 108 | 31.0 | -28.3% |
| Total | 112 | 113 | 148 | 133 | 5.9% |
Top Suppliers of Frozen Fish and Seafood to Ecuador in 2022:
- Venezuela (19.3K tons)
- Panama (9.6K tons)
- United States (6.3K tons)
- Spain (6.2K tons)
- Nicaragua (2.4K tons)
- Micronesia (2.2K tons)
- Colombia (1.7K tons)
- Curacao (1.5K tons)
- Taiwan (Chinese) (1.4K tons)
- France (1.4K tons)
- Kiribati (1.4K tons)
- Solomon Islands (1.3K tons)
- Seychelles (1.1K tons)
This report provides an in-depth analysis of the market for frozen fish and seafood 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
- Prodcom 10201500 - Frozen fish meat without bones (excluding fillets)
- Prodcom 10201400 - Frozen fish fillets
- Prodcom 10203100 - Frozen crustaceans, frozen flours, meals and pellets of crustaceans, fit for human consumption
- Prodcom 10203200 - Molluscs (scallops, mussels, cuttle fish, squid and octopus), frozen, dried, smoked, salted or in brine
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. INTRODUCTION
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2. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
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- KEY FINDINGS
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3. MARKET OVERVIEW
Understanding the Current State of The Market and Its Prospects
- MARKET SIZE
- MARKET STRUCTURE
- TRADE BALANCE
- PER CAPITA CONSUMPTION
- MARKET FORECAST TO 2030
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4. MOST PROMISING PRODUCT
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5. MOST PROMISING SUPPLYING COUNTRIES
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6. MOST PROMISING OVERSEAS MARKETS
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7. PRODUCTION
The Latest Trends and Insights into The Industry
- PRODUCTION VOLUME AND VALUE
8. IMPORTS
The Largest Import Supplying Countries
- IMPORTS FROM 2012–2023
- IMPORTS BY COUNTRY
- IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
9. EXPORTS
The Largest Destinations for Exports
- EXPORTS FROM 2012–2023
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10. PROFILES OF MAJOR PRODUCERS
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LIST OF TABLES
- Key Findings In 2023
- Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
- Market Value, 2012–2023
- Per Capita Consumption In 2012-2023
- Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2023
- Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2023
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LIST OF FIGURES
- Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
- Market Value, 2012–2023
- Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012-2023
- Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012-2023
- Trade Balance, In Physical Terms, 2012-2023
- Trade Balance, In Value Terms, 2012-2023
- Per Capita Consumption, 2012-2023
- Market Volume Forecast to 2030
- Market Value Forecast to 2030
- Products: Market Size And Growth, By Type
- Products: Average Per Capita Consumption, By Type
- Products: Exports And Growth, By Type
- Products: Export Prices And Growth, By Type
- Production Volume And Growth
- Exports And Growth
- Export Prices And Growth
- Market Size And Growth
- Per Capita Consumption
- Imports And Growth
- Import Prices
- Production, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
- Production, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
- Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
- Imports, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
- Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2023
- Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2023
- Exports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
- Exports, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
- Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2023
- Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2023
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