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Capsicum and pimenta fruits market in Ecuador

Release date: Mar 27, 2026

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Research period: 2017-2025

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Earlier Report Observations

Between 2018 and 2023, the market volume for fresh capsicum and pimenta fruits in Ecuador decreased from 8 654 t to 7 986 t. Production also declined from 8 667 t to 8 164 t, with growers in the early years reporting economic difficulties including limited access to credit and marketing challenges, which constrained profitability despite favorable climatic conditions.

After 2020, production stabilized around 8 150 t, but a sharp rise in exports—from 12 t in 2018 to 178 t in 2023—reduced domestic availability. This export growth became a key factor pulling supply away from the local market.

In 2024, Ecuador implemented a front-of-pack food labeling system to inform consumers about fat, sugar, and salt content. Hydroponic pepper cultivation also gained traction, emphasizing sustainability and quality improvements.

Table of content

1. Disclaimer
2. Terms of use of the report
3. Product codes in the statistical classifications used in the report
4. Key Market Indicators and Trends
1. 4.1. Key Market Indicators
  1. 4.1.1. In kind
    1. 4.1.1.1. Production, 2018-2023
    2. 4.1.1.2. Imports, 2018-2024
    3. 4.1.1.3. Exports, 2018-2024
    4. 4.1.1.4. Market size, 2018-2023
2. 4.2. Market Trends and Factors
5. Production
1. 5.1. Production in Ecuador
  1. 5.1.1. Annual dynamics of production in Ecuador in kind, 2018-2023, t
  2. 5.1.2. Annual dynamics of production in Ecuador in value, 2018-2023, $ US
2. 5.2. Global production by Country, 2018-2023
  1. 5.2.1. Annual dynamics of production by macroregions in kind, 2018-2023, t
  2. 5.2.2. Dynamics of production structure by macroregions in kind, 2018-2023
  3. 5.2.3. Annual dynamics of production by country in kind, 2018-2023, t
  4. 5.2.4. Structure of production by countries in kind, 2018-2023
  5. 5.2.5. Dynamics of peoduction structure by countries in kind, 2018-2023
6. Exports
1. 6.1. Exports (Direct Data)
  1. 6.1.1. Exports - Total information
  2. 6.1.2. Exports in kind, kg
    1. 6.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Ecuador in kind, 2018-2024, kg
    2. 6.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Ecuador by countries, 2018-2024, kg
    3. 6.1.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 6.1.3. Exports in value, K $ US
    1. 6.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Ecuador in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 6.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Ecuador by countries, 2018-2024, K $ US
    3. 6.1.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 6.1.4. Average price of product's exports, $ US/t
    1. 6.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Ecuador, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 6.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Ecuador by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
2. 6.2. Exports (Mirror Data)
  1. 6.2.1. Exports - Total information
  2. 6.2.2. Exports in kind, kg
    1. 6.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Ecuador in kind, 2018-2024, kg
    2. 6.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Ecuador by countries, 2018-2024, kg
    3. 6.2.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 6.2.3. Exports in value, K $ US
    1. 6.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Ecuador in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 6.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Ecuador by countries, 2018-2024, K $ US
    3. 6.2.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 6.2.4. Average price of product's exports, $ US/t
    1. 6.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Ecuador, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 6.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Ecuador by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
7. Imports
1. 7.1. Imports (Direct Data)
  1. 7.1.1. Imports - Total information
  2. 7.1.2. Imports in kind, kg
    1. 7.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Ecuador in kind, 2018-2024, kg
    2. 7.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Ecuador by countries, 2018-2024, kg
    3. 7.1.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 7.1.3. Imports in value, K $ US
    1. 7.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Ecuador in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 7.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Ecuador by countries, 2018-2024, K $ US
    3. 7.1.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 7.1.4. Average price of product's imports, $ US/t
    1. 7.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Ecuador, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 7.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Ecuador by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
2. 7.2. Imports (Mirror Data)
  1. 7.2.1. Imports - Total information
  2. 7.2.2. Imports in kind, kg
    1. 7.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Ecuador in kind, 2018-2024, kg
    2. 7.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Ecuador by countries, 2018-2024, kg
    3. 7.2.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 7.2.3. Imports in value, K $ US
    1. 7.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Ecuador in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 7.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Ecuador by countries, 2018-2024, K $ US
    3. 7.2.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 7.2.4. Average price of product's imports, $ US/t
    1. 7.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Ecuador, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 7.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Ecuador by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
8. Trade balance
1. 8.1. Trade balance (Direct Data)
  1. 8.1.1. In kind, kg
  2. 8.1.2. In value, K $ US
2. 8.2. Trade balance (Mirror Data)
  1. 8.2.1. In kind, kg
  2. 8.2.2. In value, K $ US
9. Top buying and selling countries, 2018-2024
1. 9.1. Direct Data
  1. 9.1.1. Import in Value by Countries-buyers
  2. 9.1.2. Export in Value by Countries-suppliers
2. 9.2. Mirror Data
  1. 9.2.1. Import in Value by Countries-buyers
  2. 9.2.2. Export in Value by Countries-suppliers

Production capsicum and pimenta fruits in Ecuador

In kind, 2017-2020, t

Top producers of capsicum and pimenta fruits, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

World map of production of capsicum and pimenta fruits, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

Ecuador's production of capsicum and pimenta fruits has declined for the third consecutive year. In 2020, the country produced 8,153 tons, which represents a 0.9% decrease compared to 2019. Looking at the period from 2017 to 2020, production fell by 6.3%, averaging an annual decline of 2.1%.

Annual dynamics of production in Ecuador in kind, 2017-2020, t

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(0.4%)	(5.1%)	(0.9%)	(2.1%)

Source: SHEV.io

In value, 2017-2020, K $ US

In 2020, the value of capsicum and pimenta fruits production in Ecuador reached $22,418,000, marking a 6.6% increase from the previous year. Over the 2017-2020 period, production value grew by 7.8%, with a compound annual growth rate of 2.5%. The highest value was recorded in 2018 at $25,319,000, following a significant increase of 21.8% that year. However, in 2019, production value experienced its largest decline, dropping by 16.9%.

Annual dynamics of production in Ecuador in value, 2017-2020, K $ US

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	21.8%	(16.9%)	6.6%	2.5%

Source: SHEV.io

Exports capsicum and pimenta fruits from Ecuador

Exports in kind, kg

After two years of growth, Ecuador's exports of capsicum and pimenta fruits in kind declined in 2020. Exports totaled 7,728 kilograms, showing a sharp year-on-year decrease of 59.1%. From 2017 to 2020, exports fell by 20.8%, with an average annual decline of 7.5%. The peak was in 2019 at 18,903 kilograms, which also saw the largest increase of 51.6%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Ecuador in kind, 2017-2020, kg

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	27.8%	51.6%	(59.1%)	(7.5%)

Source: SHEV.io

Between 2017 and 2020, the United States and Spain were the dominant markets for Ecuador's capsicum and pimenta fruits exports in kind, together accounting for 99.2% of total exports. The remaining share was distributed among other destinations.

Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

World map of product's exports from Ecuador in kind, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

Exports in value, $ US

Following a two-year upward trend, Ecuador's exports of capsicum and pimenta fruits in value terms declined in 2020. Exports amounted to $21,247, representing a steep 56.1% drop compared to the previous year. Over the 2017-2020 period, exports decreased by 8.9%, with an average annual decline of 3.0%. The highest value was recorded in 2019 at $48,351, while the largest increase occurred in 2018 with a 56.2% rise.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Ecuador in value, 2017-2020, $ US

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	56.2%	32.8%	(56.1%)	(3.0%)

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, the United States and Spain concentrated 98.9% of Ecuador's capsicum and pimenta fruits exports in value terms. The rest was shared among other destinations, each with smaller contributions.

Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

World map of product's exports from Ecuador in value, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

Imports capsicum and pimenta fruits to Ecuador

Imports in kind, kg

In 2020, Ecuador imported a total of [value_last_year] kilograms of capsicum and pimenta fruits in kind, which is 2,892.6% higher than the previous year. Over the 2017-2020 period, imports surged by 3,419.8%, with a compound annual growth rate of 227.7%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Ecuador in kind, 2017-2020, kg

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	n/a	n/a	2 892.6%	227.7%

Source: SHEV.io

Throughout 2017-2020, Spain dominated Ecuador's imports of capsicum and pimenta fruits in kind, holding a 97.3% share of total imports.

Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

World map of product's imports to Ecuador in kind, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

Imports in value, $ US

In 2020, Ecuador's imports of capsicum and pimenta fruits in value terms reached $1,968, marking an extraordinary increase of 11,908.8% compared to the previous year. Between 2017 and 2020, imports skyrocketed by 14,698.8%, with an average annual growth rate of 428.9%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Ecuador in value, 2017-2020, $ US

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	n/a	n/a	11 908.8%	428.9%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, Spain was the overwhelming leader in Ecuador's imports of capsicum and pimenta fruits in value terms, accounting for 99.3% of total imports.

Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

World map of product's imports to Ecuador in value, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io