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Leguminous vegetables market in Ecuador

Release date: Mar 27, 2026

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Research period: 2017-2025

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Earlier Report Observations

The market for fresh leguminous vegetables in Ecuador experienced a notable upswing in 2020, with production climbing to 60 166 tons and total market volume reaching 60 176 tons. This growth was supported by Ecuador's participation as the partner country at the FRUIT LOGISTICA 2020 international trade fair, an event that enhanced the global visibility of its horticultural sector and likely stimulated production and export activity for fresh produce.

Following the 2020 peak, market volume began a steady decline, returning to approximately 50 000 tons in 2022. A sharp contraction occurred in 2023, with volume falling to 35 453 tons. During this period, broader industry trends included a rising consumer preference for vegan and plant-protein foods, as well as reported efforts to improve the quality and competitiveness of fresh vegetable production among small farmers, though these factors did not offset the overall market decrease.

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, K $ US/kg
    1. 6.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Ecuador, 2018-2024, K $ US/kg
    2. 6.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Ecuador by countries, 2018-2024, K $ US/kg
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, K $ US/kg
    1. 6.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Ecuador, 2018-2024, K $ US/kg
    2. 6.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Ecuador by countries, 2018-2024, K $ US/kg
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, K $ US/kg
    1. 7.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Ecuador, 2018-2024, K $ US/kg
    2. 7.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Ecuador by countries, 2018-2024, K $ US/kg
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, K $ US/kg
    1. 7.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Ecuador, 2018-2024, K $ US/kg
    2. 7.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Ecuador by countries, 2018-2024, K $ US/kg
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 leguminous vegetables in Ecuador

In kind, 2017-2020, t

Top producers of leguminous vegetables, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

World map of production of leguminous vegetables, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

Ecuador's production of leguminous vegetables reached 60,166 tons in 2020, marking a sharp 26.7% increase compared to 2019. Over the 2017-2020 period, production grew by 72.4%, with an average annual growth rate of 19.9%. The largest decline occurred in 2019 at 6.3%, while the most significant increase was recorded in 2018 at 45.2%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	45.2%	(6.3%)	26.7%	19.9%

Source: SHEV.io

Exports leguminous vegetables from Ecuador

Exports in kind, kg

Market performance showed noticeable fluctuations during this period. Export volumes varied significantly, with a 34-fold difference between the peak in 2018 and the low in 2020. In 2020, Ecuador's leguminous vegetables export volume stood at 1,728 kg, representing an abrupt 94.6% decrease compared to the previous year. The maximum value was recorded in 2018 at 58,502 kg, which also saw the largest increase of 14.2%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	14.2%	(45.4%)	(94.6%)	(67.7%)

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, Ecuador's leguminous vegetables exports were heavily concentrated on the United States, which accounted for 83.9% of total flows, while other countries together formed the remaining share.

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, K $ US

Ecuador's leguminous vegetables exports declined for the third consecutive year. In 2020, exports were recorded at 3.3 thousand US dollars, reflecting a 96.4% year-over-year fall. Between 2017 and 2020, exports decreased by 98%, equating to an annualized rate of 72.9%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(3.4%)	(43.5%)	(96.4%)	(72.9%)

Source: SHEV.io

Throughout 2017-2020, the United States played the leading role in exports in value terms, with a share of 88.6% of total flows, while other markets together accounted for the rest.

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 leguminous vegetables to Ecuador

Imports in kind, kg

In 2020, leguminous vegetables deliveries to Ecuador amounted to 12,000 kg, up by 2,918.8% year-over-year. Between 2017 and 2020, imports increased by 4,447.5%, equating to an annualized rate of 256.9%.

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	2 918.8%	256.9%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, leguminous vegetables imports to Ecuador were shipped mainly from Spain, which absorbed 100.0% of total imports in kind.

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, K $ US

In 2020, leguminous vegetables deliveries to Ecuador stood at 16.8 thousand US dollars, up by 14,532.3% year-over-year. Between 2017 and 2020, imports increased by 23,545.8%, equating to an annualized rate of 518.4%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	n/a	n/a	14 532.3%	518.4%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, 100.0% of total imports in value terms of leguminous vegetables to Ecuador was directed to Spain, making this market overwhelmingly dominant.

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