Ecuador Coffee Market 2025

The Ecuadorian coffee market is entering a transformative phase, with projected growth of USD 57.1 million at a 4.4% CAGR through 2030, as the country’s coffee culture reaches a maturation point evidenced by Starbucks’ market entry in July 2024. The global coffee chain’s expansion plan, with five Quito locations slated by 2025 through its partnership with Delonorte S.A., signals international recognition of Ecuador’s developing specialty coffee market and growing consumer sophistication. This development is accelerating the premiumization trend, with fresh coffee poised for significant growth as Ecuadorians increasingly seek authentic gourmet experiences characterized by complex flavor profiles and aromatic richness.

A fundamental shift in consumption patterns is underway as Ecuadorian consumers transition from instant to fresh coffee, driven by evolving preferences that prioritize quality, origin transparency, and production methods over mere convenience. This behavioral change reflects broader societal values aligning with global specialty coffee trends, creating opportunities for producers to emphasize their bean-to-cup narratives through targeted marketing and packaging. The market’s evolution is further supported by growing international appreciation for Ecuador’s unique coffee varieties, with local producers simultaneously focusing on quality improvements and sustainable practices to enhance their competitiveness in both domestic and export markets. While instant coffee maintains its foothold through affordability and convenience, the fresh coffee segment’s expansion illustrates Ecuador’s emerging position in the global specialty coffee landscape.

The report delivers a comprehensive dataset on the Ecuador coffee market, detailing annual market size and growth rates over the past six years, alongside projections through 2030. It offers an in-depth examination of market segments and subcategories, with a particular focus on evolving trends by product type, packaging type and distribution channel.

Market Segmentation

The Ecuador coffee market is categorized into the following segments:
Product type: whole beans, ground coffee, instant coffee (standard instant coffee, coffee mixes)
Packaging type: flexible packaging, folding cartons, glass, others
Distribution channel: bars and HoReCa, discounters, e-commerce, food and drinks stores, forecourts, health and beauty stores, small grocery stores, supermarkets and hypermarkets, others

The Ecuador coffee market is segmented by product type, packaging type and distribution channel. The market is classified by product type into whole beans, ground coffee, and instant coffee (standard instant coffee, coffee mixes). Packaging type segments are divided into flexible packaging, folding cartons, glass, and others. Distribution channel segmentation comprises bars and HoReCa, discounters, e-commerce, food and drinks stores, forecourts, health and beauty stores, small grocery stores, supermarkets and hypermarkets, and others.

Competitive Landscape

Leading companies in the coffee market comprise Strauss Group Ltd., Productos Minerva Cia. Ltda., Nestle S.A., Markecsa S.A., Grupo Nutresa S.A., Federacion Nacional de Cafeteros de Colombia (FNC) and El Cafe C.A. This comprehensive report analyzes the performance of leading companies in the coffee sector from 2020 to 2024. The findings highlight shifts in market share, revealing both established market leaders and emerging competitors.

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Table of Contents

TABLE OF CONTENTS
Key Findings
Market Segmentation
Market Overview
Ecuador Coffee Market – Product Type Analysis
Ecuador Coffee Market – Packaging Type Analysis
Ecuador Coffee Market – Distribution Channel Analysis
Company Shares Analysis
Strauss Group Ltd.
Productos Minerva Cia. Ltda.
Nestle S.A.
Markecsa S.A.
Grupo Nutresa S.A.
Federacion Nacional de Cafeteros de Colombia (FNC)
El Cafe C.A.
Macroeconomic Data and Forecast
Research Methodology
Disclaimer

FIGURES AND TABLES
Table Ecuador Coffee Market 2020-2030
Chart Ecuador Coffee Market, Net Growth, 2020-2030
Chart Ecuador Coffee Market, Growth Rates, 2020-2030
Table Ecuador Coffee Market by Product Type, 2020-2030
Chart Ecuador Coffee Market by Product Type, CAGR Historic and Forecast, 2020-2030
Chart Ecuador Coffee Market by Product Type, 2020-2030
Table Ecuador Coffee Market by Packaging Type, 2020-2030
Chart Ecuador Coffee Market by Packaging Type, CAGR Historic and Forecast, 2020-2030
Chart Ecuador Coffee Market by Packaging Type, 2020-2030
Table Ecuador Coffee Market by Distribution Channel, 2020-2030
Chart Ecuador Coffee Market by Distribution Channel, CAGR Historic and Forecast, 2020-2030
Chart Ecuador Coffee Market by Distribution Channel, 2020-2030
Table Ecuador Coffee Market Share (%), by Companies, 2020-2024
Chart Ecuador Coffee Market, by Companies, 2024
Table Ecuador Coffee Market Share (%), by Brands, 2020-2024
Chart Ecuador Coffee Market, by Brands, 2024
Table Ecuador – Population (Millions) and Forecast
Table Ecuador – Consumer Price Index (CPI) and Forecast
Table Ecuador – Gross Domestic Product and Forecast
Table Ecuador Coffee Market: Spend as a Proportion of GDP (%)
Table Ecuador Coffee Market: Consumption per Capita (Population)

Companies Mentioned

Strauss Group Ltd.
Productos Minerva Cia. Ltda.
Nestle S.A.
Markecsa S.A.
Grupo Nutresa S.A.
Federacion Nacional de Cafeteros de Colombia (FNC)
El Cafe C.A.