The dairy products and alternatives market in Ecuador is expected to show signs of stabilisation in both volume and current value terms in 2025, following the significant disruptions experienced in the previous year. One of the most notable challenges came in the form of widespread power outages tha ...

Sales of baby food in Ecuador are set to continue declining in both volume and current value terms in 2025. One of the main reasons for this trend is the country’s declining birth rate, which is directly reducing the size of the target market for these products. Additionally, economic pressures have ...

Volume sales of cheese in Ecuador are set to remain largely stagnant in 2025, primarily due to weakened consumer purchasing power, following the economic challenges of the previous year. Although macroeconomic indicators are showing tentative signs of recovery - including a more stable power supply ...

Following a downturn in 2024, retail volume sales of yoghurt and sour milk products in Ecuador are showing early signs of recovery in 2025, supported by a gradually stabilising economic environment. The previous year’s decline was largely driven by external disruptions - most notably school closures ...

Having experienced dynamic growth during the early years of the review period, the expansion of plant-based dairy in Ecuador is expected to moderate in 2025. One of the key factors contributing to this slowdown is a decline in average unit prices, driven by a growing number of brands entering the sp ...

Drinking milk products in Ecuador are set to register a flat performance in both volume and current value terms in 2025, largely due to the country’s ongoing economic challenges. With budgets under strain, many consumers are adopting more cautious shopping behaviours - reducing consumption of produc ...

Butter and spreads is set to continue to decline in Ecuador in both volume and current value terms in 2025. The market is dominated by margarine, sales of which have been impacted by growing consumer efforts to control fat intake, as health consciousness continues to influence purchasing decisions. ...

The market for other dairy in Ecuador is expected to see modest growth in current value terms in 2025. Despite a relatively low rate of inflation, household budgets in remain under strain due to lingering underemployment and the legacy of inflation spikes in the previous year. With reduced spending ...

Sugar confectionery in Ecuador has been negatively impacted by a complex combination of economic instability, rising insecurity and ongoing disruptions such as power outages, all of which have limited consumer mobility and reduced opportunities for impulse purchases. However, 2025 is expected to sho ...

Volume sales of ice cream in Ecuador are set to decline in 2025, continuing the trend of the previous year. Demand has been been negatively impacted by multiple factors, including political instability, economic uncertainty, and recurring power outages, which have disrupted both production and retai ...

Volume sales of sweet biscuits, snack bars, and fruit snacks are expected to continue to fall in 2025, following a difficult year characterised by widespread security concerns and ongoing power outages that severely affected both shopper mobility and store operations. However, the decline will not b ...

Chocolate confectionery in Ecuador is expected to experience a decline in volume terms in 2025, continuing the trend of the previous year. In 2024, frequent power outages and rising crime rates discouraged individuals from spending time outside, leading to a sharp decline in impulse purchases - a ke ...

The retail market for snacks in Ecuador is set to make only a partial recovery in current value terms in 2025, following a significant decline in 2024. The latter was driven by a combination of factors, including power outages, concerns over public safety, and economic instability, which disrupted b ...

Ecuador’s savoury snacks market is expected to see a flat performance in volume terms in 2025, following a sharp decline in the previous year, due to multiple pressures. Economic uncertainty, rising security concerns and power outages significantly impacted consumer behaviour and retail operations, ...

Power outages and concerns about public safety have taken a toll on gum sales in Ecuador by reducing foot traffic in public spaces, limiting opportunities for impulse purchases. Although 2025 is expected to show a slight recovery from the sharp decline seen in 2024, many consumers continue to avoid ...

Tobacco in Ecuador registered a further decline in volume sales in 2024. The landscape continued to be shaped by a steady decline in legal cigarette sales, driven by reduced smoking prevalence and growing health awareness. This reduction has been supported by public restrictions on smoking and regul ...

Wine registered a significant fall in volume sales in Ecuador in 2024. Traditionally consumed by older millennials and Gen X, these generations have been particularly affected by Ecuador’s socioeconomic challenges. This included price increases, due to an increase in VAT, and with continuing unrest, ...

In 2024, cigars and cigarillos continued to be a niche tobacco product in Ecuador, primarily consumed by tourists or expats. However, there was a slump in tourist numbers in 2024, due to blackouts and security concerns, and this had an adverse impact on cigars and cigarillos, as they are often purc ...

Volume sales of spirits fell in Ecuador in 2024. Extended blackouts and social unrest have disrupted nightlife and social gatherings, directly impacting the consumption of spirits in bars, restaurants, and clubs in particular. Additionally, the broader economic difficulties have affected consumer pu ...

After several years of significant growth, volume sales of RTDs fell in 2024, as the product area showed a degree of maturity. Additionally, security issues and frequent blackouts also disrupted sales, in particular as it made it difficult to keep RTDs chilled, a critical factor for purchases. Euro ...

Overall, alcoholic drinks in Ecuador registered a decline in volume sales in 2024, though there was a slight increase through off-trade channels. Multiple domestic factors impacted overall consumption. Rising insecurity, unprecedented in the country’s history, led to the declaration of a state of em ...

There was a fall in volume sales of beer in Ecuador in 2024. Both economic and social factors led to this decline. The price of beer increased, due to an increase in both the Special Consumption Tax (ICE) and VAT. ICE increased from USD13.08/l to USD13.28/l on January 1, 2024. Additionally, to addre ...

The total number of cigarettes consumed in Ecuador has been gradually decreasing, although at a relatively slow pace, and this continued in 2024. This trend is due to a decline in smoking prevalence, with policies such as high taxes, health campaigns and restrictions on smoking in public spaces lead ...

E-vapour products are a burgeoning product in Ecuador and registered significant current value growth in 2024. The sale of legal e-vapour products has experienced a substantial increase during the review period, reflecting a notable shift in consumer preferences. This growth has been particularly dr ...

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